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1 Ducat - Frederick Christian

1767 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
Frederick Christian (1763-1769)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1767
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79467
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Order star.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SINCERE ET CONSTANTER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick Christian 1767 from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Christian, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1763 until his death in 1769. During his reign, there was a significant increase in trade and commerce, which led to the need for a new coinage system that could facilitate the growing economy. The 1 Ducat coin was one of the coins minted during this time, and it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the German States. It's also worth noting that the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. This highlights the value and importance of the coin during its time in circulation.