© 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
1714 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 | 1714 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of 12 fiefs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HFH · 1714
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. Despite being minted over 300 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
