1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1836-1838 front 1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1836-1838 back
1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1836-1838 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick August II

 
Gold (.986) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1836-1838
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1806-1839)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#271105
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arched arms within branches

Script: Latin

Lettering:
G
1838

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the mid-1800s, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, which led to an increased demand for currency. The 1 Ducat coin was one of the first coins to be minted in large quantities to meet this demand, and its production marked a significant shift towards the use of gold coins as a standard form of currency in Germany.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1836 G 100 - - - - - -
1837 G 168 - - - - - -
1838 G 637 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Frederick August II 1836-1838 coin.