© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
2 Ducats - Frederick August I Award
1702 year| Gold (.986) | 6.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1702 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Poland and Saxony is above a radiating star (in shape of three lined points coming out from both sides). The shield is surrounded by the Chain of the Danish Order of the Elephant
Comment
Mintmasters initials O - M.H. Omeis - DresdenInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Frederick August I as the King of Poland in 1702. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the other. It was made of gold (.986) and weighs 6.96 grams.
