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© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
½ Dukat - Frederick I Type III
1741 year| Gold (.976) | 1.74 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 16.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#185149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the three crowns of Sweden dividing date within sprigs. Value and mintmark below. Legend outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN·DEO·SPES·MEA·
1741
H· M·
Translation: In God is my hope.
Comment
Minted in Stockholm with gold from Ädelfors, indicated by the coat-of-arms of Småland.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dukat - Frederick I (Type III) 1741 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time when Sweden was experiencing a period of economic and political stability, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. As a result, coins like this one were used extensively in international trade, particularly in the Baltic region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1741 HM | 188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Type III) 1741 coin.
