© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
4 Ducats - Frederick August I
1694 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 | 1694 |
| 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#411065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM & ELECT 16 94
I.K.
Unabridged legend: ... Sacri Romani Imperii Archimareschallus Et Elector
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Frederick August I 1694 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 coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 4 Ducats coin was a key part of this new system, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
