1 Ducat - Frederick William I 1713 front 1 Ducat - Frederick William I 1713 back
1 Ducat - Frederick William I 1713 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick William I

1713 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1713
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#295949
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle fl ying toward sun at left, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEC SOLI CEDIT
1713

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick William I 1713 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time when the Kingdom of Prussia was going through significant changes. Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," was a military leader who ruled Prussia from 1713 to 1740 and implemented many reforms to modernize the country's military and economy. The coin's mintage was likely a part of these efforts, as it was produced in a standardized format and made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Prussia during the early 18th century.