1 Ducat - Frederick I 1731 front 1 Ducat - Frederick I 1731 back
1 Ducat - Frederick I 1731 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Ducat - Frederick I

1731 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1731
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154669
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms separating the date. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick I 1731 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1731, which was just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a significant impact on the economy of many European countries, including Hesse-Cassel. Additionally, this coin was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the economy of Hesse-Cassel. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Europe during this time period.