© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
5 Ducats - Frederick August I
1698 year| Gold | 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 | 1698 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#348675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROMANI IMP ARCHIMARS ET ELECT
IL H
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats coin from the Electorate of Saxony, minted in 1698 during the reign of Frederick August I, features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it was made of pure gold, as gold was considered a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The hole was also used as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a hole in the center. This unique feature makes the 5 Ducats coin from the Electorate of Saxony a fascinating and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
