© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Ducat - Frederick August I Marriage
1719 year| Gold | 3.46 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two flaming hearts tied together with the ends of strings held by a hand on each side, one male, and one female.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDISSOLVBILITER
Comment
Mintmaster IGS - Johann Georg Schomberg (Dresden)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August I (Marriage) 1719 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Frederick August I, also known as Frederick Augustus I, to Maria Josepha of Austria in 1719. The coin features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the Albertinian Line of the German States.
