1 Ducat - Frederick August III 1804-1806 front 1 Ducat - Frederick August III 1804-1806 back
1 Ducat - Frederick August III 1804-1806 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Ducat - Frederick August III

 
Gold (.986) 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1804-1806
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#192134
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned oval arms within branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1804
SGH

Comment

Mintmaster SGH - Samuel Gottlieb Helbig (Dresden)

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 political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August III, who was the last Elector of Saxony and the first King of Saxony. This period saw the rise of Napoleon and the French Empire, which had a significant impact on the German states, including Saxony. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after item among collectors and traders.