© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Ducats - Frederick August I Campaign against the Ottoman Empire
1696 year| Gold (.986) | 6.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar, date separated to sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT : PUBL : SUSCEPTA · PRO : SAL : & · RED : DEO · O : M : SACR :
16 96 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Frederick August I's military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, which were a significant event in European history. The coin's design features an image of the king on horseback, surrounded by symbols of war and victory, highlighting the importance of this event in the history of Saxony and the Holy Roman Empire.
