1 Ducat - Frederick Alexander 1751 front 1 Ducat - Frederick Alexander 1751 back
1 Ducat - Frederick Alexander 1751 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick Alexander

1751 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Wied-Neuwied (German States)
Count
John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1751
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1744-1783)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#417179
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Peacock in crowned cartouche dividing date below with legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RECTO STAT TALO.
17 51.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Frederick Alexander, who was the Count of Wied-Neuwied from 1740 until his death in 1784. The coin features an image of the Count on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Wied-Neuwied on the other. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.