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1 Ducat - Frederick August III
| Gold (.986) | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1779-1790 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms between laurel wreath, date separated at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1789
I.E.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 change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1779, just a few years before the French Revolution, which would have a profound impact on the political and social landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Frederick August III, the ruling monarch at the time, highlighting the continuity of the monarchy even in the face of revolutionary change.
