1 Ducat - Frederick William 1703-1705 front 1 Ducat - Frederick William 1703-1705 back
1 Ducat - Frederick William 1703-1705 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Frederick William

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1692-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1703-1705
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1701-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266314
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDE ET CONSTANTER
1703
ZDR

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was minted during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1703 to 1705. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.49 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features the Duke's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.