1 Ducat - Frederick I 1734-1747 front 1 Ducat - Frederick I 1734-1747 back
1 Ducat - Frederick I 1734-1747 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick I

 
Gold (.976) 3.48 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1734-1747
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Gold (.976)
Weight
3.48 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64696
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield with the three crowns of Sweden divides date within sprigs. Mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN•DEO•SPES•MEA•
17 44
HM

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was used as a means of payment in Sweden during the reign of King Frederick I, and it was also used as a way to promote the king's image and power. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. The use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the king's wealth and power, and it was also seen as a way to showcase the riches of Sweden.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1734 GZ 1129 - - - - - -
1735 GZ 2812 - - - - - -
1736 GZ 2571 - - - - - -
1737 GZ 1684 - - - - - -
1738 GZ 2913 - - - - - -
1739 HM 8239 - - - - - -
1740 HM 8396 - - - - - -
1742 HM 2988 - - - - - -
1744 HM 24279 - - - - - -
1745 HM 2470 - - - - - -
1747 HM 4809 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Frederick I 1734-1747 coin.