1 Ducat - Frederick William III (Fürstenzeche-Dukat) 1803 front 1 Ducat - Frederick William III (Fürstenzeche-Dukat) 1803 back
1 Ducat - Frederick William III (Fürstenzeche-Dukat) 1803 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick William III Fürstenzeche-Dukat

1803 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1803
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
References
Numista
N#264942
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription above branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REINES GOLD
AUS DER
FÜRSTEN
ZECHE
1803
B

Comment

Fürstenzeche Goldkronach

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1803 Kingdom of Prussia 1 Ducat coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 until his death in 1840. During his reign, Prussia underwent significant economic and military reforms, which helped to modernize the country and position it as a major power in Europe. The 1 Ducat coin, made of gold and weighing 3.5 grams, was a symbol of the country's growing prosperity and influence during this time.