½ Ducat - Frederick William I 1726 front ½ Ducat - Frederick William I 1726 back
½ Ducat - Frederick William I 1726 photo
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½ Ducat - Frederick William I

1726 year
Gold (.986) 1.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1726
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.82 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#310400
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield at center of crowned arms, date divided above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1726
E G N

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Frederick William I 1726 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known as the "Soldier King" for his military reforms and conquests. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's power and prestige.