© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1 Ducat - Frederick August II
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1756 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval shield of 4-fold arms in crowned baroque frame, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECT 1756
E D C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Saxony. Frederick August II, who ruled from 1753 to 1756, was a patron of the arts and sciences, and his reign saw the establishment of several important cultural institutions, including the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and the Saxon Academy of Sciences. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.49 grams, is a tangible representation of the wealth and sophistication of Saxony during this period.
