© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Frederick II
1740 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line inscription, below in exergue 3-line inscription with date in roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VERITATI
ET
IVSTITIÆ
HOMAG BEROL
D • 3 • AVG
MDCCXL
Comment
The coin in the main image (3.49g, Uncirculated):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 36. Sold for 4,400 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick II 1740 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design, which features an image of Frederick II on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, was likely meant to commemorate his reign and solidify his legacy.
