1 Ducat - Frederick William II 1787-1790 front 1 Ducat - Frederick William II 1787-1790 back
1 Ducat - Frederick William II 1787-1790 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick William II

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1790
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#303327
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
DUCAT
1787
A

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Frederick William II of Prussia, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and an eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and strength of the Prussian Empire. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.