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2 Ducats - Frederick August I
| Gold (.986) | 6.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1702-1712 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of arms on military trophies.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster E P H - Ernst Peter Hecht (Leipzig)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick August I 1702-1712 coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Saxony, with the reign of Frederick August I seeing the establishment of the Meissen porcelain manufactory, the development of the Dresden Frauenkirche, and the growth of the city of Leipzig as a center of learning and trade.
