© 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 Leipzig University
1809 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Chronogram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVA
SIT
ACADEMIA
LIPSICA
D IV DECEMB
KR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August I (Leipzig University) 1809 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Leipzig, which was founded in 1409. The coin features an image of Frederick August I, the King of Saxony, on one side, and the University of Leipzig's seal on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
