1 Ducat - Frederick II 1740 front 1 Ducat - Frederick II 1740 back
1 Ducat - Frederick II 1740 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Frederick II

1740 year
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266121
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing Felicitas with sword and scales

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FELICITAS POPVLI
HOMAG REGIOMONT
D2OIVLI MDCCXI

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin featuring Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was minted during his reign from 1740 to 1786. It was a standard circulation coin and was made of gold (.986) with a weight of 3.49 grams. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia. The coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade, commerce, and financial transactions during that time. It's worth noting that the coin's gold content and weight make it a valuable collector's item today, and it's considered a rare and sought-after piece among numismatists.