½ Dukat - Frederick I 1735-1738 front ½ Dukat - Frederick I 1735-1738 back
½ Dukat - Frederick I 1735-1738 photo
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½ Dukat - Frederick I

 
Gold (.976) 1.7406 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1735-1738
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Gold (.976)
Weight
1.7406 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64151
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield with the three crowns of Sweden divides date within sprigs. Value and mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN•DEO•SPES•MEA•
17 35
G.Z.
1/2

Interesting fact

The ½ Dukat coin was minted during the reign of King Frederick I of Sweden, who ruled from 1735 to 1738. It was a standard circulation coin made of gold (.976) and weighed 1.7406 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system at the time, and it features a detailed design of the king's profile on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1735 GZ 304 - - - - - -
1738 GZ 402 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dukat - Frederick I 1735-1738 coin.