Friedrichsdor

/ˈfriːdrɪksˌdɔːr/ noun

Definition

A historical German gold coin minted from the 18th century onward, named after Prussian rulers.

Etymology

From the German personal name 'Friedrich' (Frederick) combined with 'dor' or 'daler' (a unit of currency). Named after Frederick the Great and other Prussian monarchs.

Kelly Says

The Friedrichsdor was considered one of the purest gold coins ever minted and became a status symbol of Prussian power—in fact, it influenced the design of coins across Europe for centuries.

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