© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Frederick I King's Monogram Type
| Gold (.976) | 3.48 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1725 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned king's monogram (First type) with the Three Crowns of Sweden at sides and below. The lower Svea crown divides mintmark (if present) at sides. Date is at the end of legend, divided in two by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN • DEO • SPES • MEA • 17 20 •
FR
L C
Translation: In God my hope
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick I (King's Monogram Type 1) 1720-1725 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Frederick I in 1720, which aimed to stabilize the country's economy and reduce inflation. The coin's design features the king's monogram, which was a new feature for Swedish coins at the time, and its gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity. Despite the challenges of minting coins during this period, the 1 Ducat - Frederick I (King's Monogram Type 1) 1720-1725 from Sweden remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 LC | 13309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 LC | 1442 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 LC | 1582 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 | 1214 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 GZ | 1553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1724 GZ | 2974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1725 GZ | 1868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King's Monogram Type 1) 1720-1725 coin.
