1 Ducat - Frederick I 1710-1712 front 1 Ducat - Frederick I 1710-1712 back
1 Ducat - Frederick I 1710-1712 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Frederick I

 
Gold (.986) 3.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1701-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1710-1712
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.46 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#199101
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

FR Monogram within Crowned Order of the Black Eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVVM CVIQVE
1712 C · S ·

Comment

The coin in the main image (3.46g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 14. Sold for 24,000 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 191, Osnabrück, 2011, Lot 5653.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick I 1710-1712 from Kingdom of Prussia (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 I, who was the first king of Prussia and ruled from 1701 to 1713. During his reign, Prussia underwent significant modernization and became a major military power in Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and prestige of the Prussian kingdom during this time.