1 Ducat - Ferdinand August Leopold ND (1698-1715) front 1 Ducat - Ferdinand August Leopold ND (1698-1715) back
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1 Ducat - Ferdinand August Leopold ND

 
Gold (.986) 3.465 g 20.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Sagan (Silesia)
Duke
Ferdinand August Leopold (1677-1715)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1698-1715
Value
1 Ducat (7⁄2)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.465 g
Diameter
20.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#122704
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Lobkowicz.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Sagan (Silesia) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand August Leopold, who was the Duke of Sagan from 1698 to 1715. During this period, the Duchy of Sagan was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a powerful political and economic entity in Central Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the Duchy at the time.