© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - Frederick August II
1757 year| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAC: ROM: IMP: ARCHIM: ET: ELECT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1757 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1757, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which would go on to have a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Electorate of Saxony and the Albertinian Line, which played an important role in shaping the region's history.
