1 Ducat - Frederick August III Mule
| Issuer | Saxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1806 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Schlum#767, Divo/S#183 |
| Obverse description | Bust right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FRID AVGVST D G REX SAXONIAE |
| Reverse description | Crowned oval arms within branches. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1806 SCH |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1806 SCH - possibly unique - |
| Numisquare ID | 2449700260 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Frederick August III, Elector of Saxony, ruled during a tumultuous period marked by the Napoleonic Wars. The year 1806 was profoundly significant, witnessing the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and Saxony's entry into the Confederation of the Rhine, culminating in Frederick August's elevation to King Frederick Augustus I in December. This 1