1 Ducat - Frederick I King`s Monogram Type 3, 2nd portrait

€107,567.00
IssuerSweden
Year1732
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (2)
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionGold (.976)
Weight3.45 g
Dimensions21.60 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#420
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederick I with long and curly hairs divides legend. King is wearing an ornate armor with shoulder ribbons and a drape above (with brooch).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS • 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 date and mintmark at end (in this type mintmark is at lower position and date with date at right, while in 1728-1729 type date is at top).
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIN • DEO • SPES • MEA • 1732 * * G • Z *
(Translation: In God is my hope.)
EdgeDiagonal reeding
Mint
Mintage1732 GZ - FRIDERICUS -
1732 GZ - FRIDERICVS - 2 526
Catalog ID4886490230
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