© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Ducats - Frederick August I
1696 year| Gold | 10.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (3 Dukaten) (10.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC • ROM • IMP ° ARCHIMARS ° ET • ELECTOR • • 1696 •
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Interesting fact
The 3 Ducats coin from the Electorate of Saxony, minted in 1696 during the reign of Frederick August I, features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it was made of pure gold, as gold was considered a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the coin's authenticity, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a hole in the center. This unique feature makes the 3 Ducats coin from the Electorate of Saxony a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
