1 Ducat - Frederick I King's Monogram Type 3, 1st portrait

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1728-1729
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (2)
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionGold (.976)
Weight3.494 g
Dimensions21.88 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A401
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederick I with curly hairs divides legend. King is wearing an ornate armor and a drape above (no brooch).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS • D•G • REX • SVECIÆ •
(Translation: Frederick I king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCruciform monogram of Fredrik I (third type), with each arm made by two mirrored F letters. In square center are the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle and other 4 crowns are in diagonal position between the monogram arms. King`s motto around rim with the date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN • DEO • SPES • MEA • 1728 *
(Translation: God is my hope.)
EdgeDiagonal reeding
Mint
Mintage1728  - mintage shared with km# 398 - 2 874
1729  - - 1 007
Catalog ID3817275480
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