panzerman Posted October 4, 2023 · Member Posted October 4, 2023 Finally got a high quality coin from Friedrich Wilhelm II of Brandenburg-Preussen AV Friedrichs d'or 1797-A Berlin Mint Friedrich Wilhelm II 1786-97 obv: Draped Bust Right rev: Eagle perched on War Trophies Please Post anything relevant//// 7 1 1 Quote
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 4, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Posted October 4, 2023 Gorgeous! Congratulations. It's rather similar in design to the Reichsthaler from that period, except that it has a more elaborate "trophy" of cannon, etc. for the eagle to sit on. And it's a lot prettier! Prussia, AR Reichsthaler 1790A, Berlin. Obv. Bust of Friedrich Wilhelm II right, FRIED. WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN / Rev. Crowned Prussian eagle, EIN REICHS THALER above, 17 A 90 beneath. 37.1 mm., 22.3 g. KM 348.1, Davenport 2597. 5 1 Quote
panzerman Posted October 4, 2023 · Member Author Posted October 4, 2023 Thank you Donna! Your 1790-A Reichsthaler is stunning/ thanks for sharing. I now have more time in the evening to devote to coins/ forums. Seems/ dealers are sometimes better way to obtain rare coins in high quality then auctions. The Morton & Eden "Greek coinage" auction I lost two coins were my "proxy bid" was 5X estimate. Hammer prices were astounding! John 1 Quote
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