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1 Ducat - Ulrika Eleonora
| Gold (.976) | 3.48 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Ulrica Eleanor (1718-1720) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1720 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Queen's Monogram (made by the letter "V" above two mirrored "E" letters) with the three crowns of Sweden at sides and below. The lower Svea crown divides mintmark at sides. Date is at the end of legend, divided in two by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 19
IN • DEO • SPES • MEA •
L C
Translation: In God my hope
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ulrika Eleonora 1719-1720 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Ulrika Eleonora, who was the first queen to rule Sweden in her own right. She ascended to the throne in 1718 and reigned until her death in 1720. During her reign, she worked to strengthen the Swedish economy and military, and the coinage of the time reflects this focus on prosperity and power. The 1 Ducat coin, made of gold and weighing 3.48 grams, would have been a valuable and prestigious coin during this time, and its design would have been seen as a symbol of the queen's authority and the country's wealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1719 LC | 6814 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 LC | 24511 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Ulrika Eleonora 1719-1720 coin.
