1 Ducat - Frederick August of Usingen and Frederick William of Weilburg 1809 front 1 Ducat - Frederick August of Usingen and Frederick William of Weilburg 1809 back
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1 Ducat - Frederick August of Usingen and Frederick William of Weilburg

1809 year
Gold (.986) 3.49 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Nassau (German States)
Duke
Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1806-1816)
Prince
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1816)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1809
Value
1 Ducat (2.25)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1806-1837)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#264981
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date in ornamented square tablet

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
DUCAT
1809

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1809 Duchy of Nassau 1 Ducat coin 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 of Usingen and Frederick William of Weilburg, who were both prominent figures in the German States. The coin's mintage was likely a symbol of the duchy's economic and political power during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.49g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1809  3543 - - - - - -

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