2 Ducats - Frederick August I (Vicariat) 1711 front 2 Ducats - Frederick August I (Vicariat) 1711 back
2 Ducats - Frederick August I (Vicariat) 1711 photo
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2 Ducats - Frederick August I Vicariat

1711 year
Gold (.986) 7 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
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189141
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Altar with electoral regalia.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick August I (Vicariat) 1711 coin is that it features an image of the Elector Frederick August I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which was a powerful dynasty that ruled Saxony for over 800 years.