© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Frederick August II Marriage
1747 year| Gold (.986) | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#191902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged figure with sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPEI PUBLICÆ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1747 Frederick August II (Marriage) 1 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique design that commemorates the marriage of Frederick August II to Maria Josepha of Austria, which took place on February 20, 1747. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Frederick August II, while the reverse side depicts an allegorical scene of the marriage, with the couple standing together and surrounded by putti (cherubs) and other symbols of love and fertility. This coin was minted in gold (.986) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
