© 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
| Gold (.986) | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1745 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate shield with crowned eagle facing left holding sceptre in right claw and globus cruciger in left claw. Oak branch to left and palm leaf to right below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 41
E G N
Comment
Varieties in style and design are known to exist:• Variety 1741:
Obverse: simple breast plate with rivets around neck line.
Reverse: large eagle.
• Example: the coin in the main image (3.50g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 41. Sold for 4,200 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 129, Osnabrück 2007, Nr. 560.
• Variety 1742:
Obverse: head interrupts legend, ornate plate.
Reverse: small eagle.
• Example (3.49g, Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 42. Sold for 7,000 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 119, Osnabrück 2007, Nr. 535.
• Variety 1744:
Obverse: head interrupts legend, ornate plate.
Reverse: large eagle.
• Example (3.48g, Extremely Fine):
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 43. Sold for 4,000 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker 125, Osnabrück 2007, Nr. 858.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick II 1741-1745 coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
