1 Ducat - August Louis 1747-1751 front 1 Ducat - August Louis 1747-1751 back
1 Ducat - August Louis 1747-1751 photo
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1 Ducat - August Louis

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Anhalt-Köthen (German States)
Prince
Augustus Louis (August Ludwig) (1728-1755)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1751
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295202
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bear holding shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX SAX ANGR &WESTPH COM ASCAN DOM B &S
SENIOR
DOMVS
1747

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from Anhalt-Köthen, minted between 1747 and 1751, features an interesting design element - a crowned eagle on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity of the German States.