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1 Ducat - Frederick William I
1716 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1716 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned star of the Order of the Black Eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: H F H 1716
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick William I 1716 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Kingdom of Prussia. Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," was a prominent military leader who ruled Prussia from 1713 to 1740. During his reign, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the country's economy and military. The minting of this coin, which was made of gold and had a high level of purity (.986), reflects the growing wealth and influence of Prussia during this time period.
