© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Frederick August
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Zerbst (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1747-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1767 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* DOMINI · GRATIA · SIT · NOBISCUM · DUC · A · AD · N · CON ·
17 64
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from Anhalt-Zerbst is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick August, who was the ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Zerbst from 1747 until his death in 1793. During his reign, Frederick August was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the economy of his principality, and the minting of this coin was likely a part of those efforts. The coin's high gold content and elegant design would have made it a valuable and prestigious currency in its time.
