1 Ducat - Frederick William 1703 front 1 Ducat - Frederick William 1703 back
1 Ducat - Frederick William 1703 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick William

1703 year
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1692-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1703
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#266315
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDE ET CONSTANTER
1703
ZDR

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1692 until his death in 1713. During his reign, he implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which included the 1 Ducat coin. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.49 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors today.