© 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
1713 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spread eagle flying to sun, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEC SOLI CEDIT
H F H 1713
Translation: He does not yield to the sun
Comment
Large Bust type available:Künker Auction 244 Lot 42
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 to facilitate trade and commerce within the German States.
