© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
¼ Ducat - Frederick August I
1696 year| Gold (.986) | 0.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Saxony arms with crowned lion holding sword.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Frederick August I 1696 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1694 to 1733. During his reign, Frederick August I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The ¼ Ducat coin was part of this new coinage system and was widely used in trade and commerce during this time.
