1 Ducat - Frederick August I 1728-1734 front 1 Ducat - Frederick August I 1728-1734 back
1 Ducat - Frederick August I 1728-1734 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick August I

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1728-1734
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#384468
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms within branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAC: ROM: IMP: ARCHIM: ET ELECT: 1728
I. G. S.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick August I, who was also known as Frederick Augustus II, Elector of Saxony. He was a member of the House of Wettin and ruled from 1728 to 1734. The coin was made of gold with a purity of .986 and weighed 3.5 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and is now considered a valuable collector's item.