© 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 William I
| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1718-1728 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with coat of arms of Prussia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 23 ·
C · G ·
Comment
Varieties are known to exist:• Variety 1723:
Obverse: FIve petal flower brooch on the rounded shoulder plate on the King's armour.
• Example: the coin in the main image (3.48g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 21. Sold for 4,000 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft 51, Dortmund 2009, Lot 399.
◦ Auctioned by Auktion Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung 47, Mannheim 1994, Lot 577.
• Variety 1726:
Obverse:Seven rivets on the rounded shoulder plate on the King's armour.
• Example(3.45g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
© 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 22. Sold for 4,600 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker Auction 160, Osnabrück 2009, Lot 4853.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William I, who was known as the "Soldier King" for his military reforms and conquests. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's strength and power.
