© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
2 Ducats - Frederick August I Coronation
1697 year| Gold (.986) | 6.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown, scepter and sword over 6-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGET ET DEFENDET
D · G ·
AUGUSTUS · II ·
CORON : IN REG :
POLON : & M · D · L ·
D · 15 · SEPT :
A ° · 1697 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Frederick August I as the Elector of Saxony in 1697, and it features an image of the Elector on one side and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other.
