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Ducat - August III Sas Gdańsk
1734 year| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1734 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON AVREA CIVITAT GEDAN 1734
Comment
Type 1:ex.1
ex.2
Type 1 ex.2 price: 60 000 PLN
Kopicki. 7788; CNG. 429; Parchimowicz. 1342
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - August III Sas (Gdańsk) 1734 coin is that it was minted during the reign of August III, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1733 to 1763. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Poland and Lithuania on the other, symbolizing the unity between the two nations.
