© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats - Frederick August I
1696 year| Gold (.986) | 14 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 | 4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (14) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Electoral hat above ornate shield of 4-fold arms with central shield of Electoral Saxony arms, date in margin at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC. ROMANI. IMP. ARCHIMARS. ET. ELECT. X. 1696
I K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Frederick August I 1696 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1694 to 1733. During his reign, Frederick August I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 4 Ducats coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
