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1 Ducat - Frederick August II
1740 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle with round arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1740 coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Saxony, with the reign of Frederick August II (1733-1763) seeing the construction of many notable buildings and the establishment of several important cultural institutions, such as the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts.
