4 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 front 4 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 back
4 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 photo
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4 Ducats - Frederick August I

1711 year
Gold (.986) 14 g 35 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
1711
Value
4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (14)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#434247
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial regalia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRID AUG
REX ELECTOR
&
VICARIUS
POST MORT IOSEPHI
IMPERAT
MDCCXI
ILH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Frederick August I 1711 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.