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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Ducat - Frederick William I
1714 year| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO
IN•FIDEM•ET
OBSEQVIVM
ACCEPTO
REGIOM•BOR•
XI•SEPT•
MDCCXIV
I•F•S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick William I 1714 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Kingdom of Prussia. The coin was issued as part of a broader effort to reform the Prussian economy and military, which ultimately helped to establish Prussia as a major European power. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the growing wealth and sophistication of the Prussian state during this period.
