© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Frederick I King's Monogram Type 3; 2nd portrait
1732 year| Gold (.976) | 3.45 g | 21.60 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1732 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 21.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cruciform monogram of Fredrik I (third type), with each arm made by two mirrored F letters. In square center are the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle and other 4 crowns are in diagonal position between the monogram arms. King's motto around rim with date and mintmark at end (in this type mintmark is at lower position and date with date at right, while in 1728-1729 type date is at top).
Lettering:
IN • DEO • SPES • MEA • 1732 *
* G • Z *
Translation: In God is my hope.
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1732 Swedish 1 Ducat coin featuring Frederick I is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of King Frederick I, who ruled from 1720 to 1751 and was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Swedish economy. The coin's design, which features the king's monogram and a crowned shield, reflects the increased use of symbolism and heraldry during this period. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade, highlighting the importance of coinage in facilitating economic transactions during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1732 GZ | 2526 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 3; 2nd portrait) 1732 coin.
