© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat - Frederick August I Vicariat
1711 year| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1711 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown, orb, electors hat and crossed scepter and sword, date curved below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D. G. REX POL. ET EL. SAX. VICARIVS IMP.
Comment
Baumgarten 742Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August I (Vicariat) 1711 coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Saxony, with the reign of Frederick August I (1694-1733) seeing the establishment of the Meissen porcelain manufactory, the development of the baroque style in architecture, and the promotion of music and the arts.
