10 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 front 10 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 back
10 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 photo
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10 Ducats - Frederick August I

1711 year
Gold (.986) 35 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1711
Value
10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (35)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
35 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#264985
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial regalia on tables at left and right, inscription above and below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRID : AUG : / REX ELECTOR
ET / VICARIUS / POST MORT : / IOSEPHI / IMPERAT
MDC - CXI
I H L

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 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 August I, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. At the time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving, and the German states were in the process of forming their own independent governments. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Electorate of Saxony to assert its independence and showcase its wealth and power. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 35g suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin at the time of its minting.