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1/2 Frederick d'Or - Frederick William III
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia |
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| Year | 1802-1816 |
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| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Frederick William III facing left, rendered in high relief in the Neoclassical style, wearing a military uniform adorned with epaulettes and a starburst order of chivalry on the chest. The king's hair is depicted in loose, natural curls falling to the nape of the neck, characteristic of early 19th-century portraiture. The legend FRIEDR. WILH. III KŒNIG V. PREUSSEN curves around the periphery in Latin capital letters, separated by dot stops. The field is smooth and unadorned, with a reeded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | A crowned Prussian eagle displayed, facing left, with wings spread and tail feathers fanning outward, perched atop a trophy of arms comprising a helmet, cannons, a sceptre, laurel branches, and military accoutrements arranged in an elaborate martial composition. The eagle holds a sceptre in its right talon and an orb surmounted by a cross in its left, symbols of royal sovereignty. The date appears in the lower exergual area with the mint mark 'A' (Berlin Mint) positioned between the central digits, reading '1 8 A 0 4' on the example illustrated. The overall design is richly detailed and executed in the grand Baroque-influenced tradition of Prussian gold coinage. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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