1 Ducat - George Albert 1715-1731 front 1 Ducat - George Albert 1715-1731 back
1 Ducat - George Albert 1715-1731 photo
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1 Ducat - George Albert

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Prince
George Albert (Georg Albrecht) (1708-1734)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1731
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#331695
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• ES • • ST • ET • WITM
17 31

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of East Frisia, minted during the reign of George Albert (1715-1731), is interesting because it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, which was a relatively large denomination for a circulating coin at that time.