© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - Frederick August I
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1733 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC : ROM : IMP : ARCHIM : ET ELECT : 1733.
I.G.S.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats coin featuring Frederick August I is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin was issued in 1724, just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a significant impact on the region's economy. Despite these challenges, the coin's minting was a testament to the region's resilience and its ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
