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1 Ducat - Frederick August II Marriage
1738 year| Gold | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hand with crown above hearts on altar.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick August II (Marriage) 1738 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Frederick August II to Maria Josepha of Austria, which was a significant event in the history of the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's design features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other, symbolizing the union between the two families and the importance of the marriage for the region.
