© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Frederick August II
1754 year| 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 |
| Year | 1754 |
| 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#265003 |
|---|---|
| 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 1754
E D C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1754 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1754, 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 turmoil, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Electorate of Saxony and the Albertinian Line, which played a significant role in shaping the region's history.
