© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - Frederick August I
1702 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1702 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#327605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above the coats of arms of Poland-Lithuania and Saxony, inscription around, mint mark (luce) below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC·ROM·IMP·ARCHIM·ET ELECT 1702
EPH.
Unabridged legend: SACRI ROMANI IMPERII ARCHIMARSCHALLUS ET ELECTOR
Translation: Archmarshal and elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August I 1702 coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Saxony, with the reign of Frederick August I (1694-1733) seeing the construction of numerous palaces, churches, and other grand buildings, as well as the establishment of the Meissen porcelain factory, which would become famous for its high-quality porcelain products.
