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3 Ducats - Frederick August I 1721 photo
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3 Ducats - Frederick August I

1721 year
Gold (.986) 10.37 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1721
Value
3 Ducats (3 Dukaten) (10.5)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
10.37 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#193907
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat-of-arms within wreath.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmaster ILH - Johann Lorenz Holland (Dresden)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats - Frederick August I 1721 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. At the time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving, and the German states were in the process of forming their own independent governments. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this pivotal moment in history.