© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
5 Ducats - Frederick August I
1714 year| Gold (.986) | 17.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crownd round arms between palm branches.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Frederick August I 1714 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the Electorate of Saxony, which was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire. The year 1714 marks the beginning of the reign of Frederick August I, who was the first king of Saxony and a member of the House of Wettin. This coin was minted to commemorate his coronation and to promote the economic growth of the region. The use of gold in the coin's production reflects the wealth and power of the Saxon state at the time.
