© 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 I
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1697 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned lion holding the electoral sword in right paw and the Saxonian elevtoral coat of arms in left paw, Inscription, date, mint letters and mint mark (crossed arrows) around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC . ROM . IMPER . ARCHIM . ET . ELECT 16 97.
I . K
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who ruled from 1695 to 1697, a period marked by the transition from the medieval period to the early modern era. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time, as well as the growing influence of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states.
