1/4 Dukat - Frederick I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1730-1740
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Ducat (1/2)
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionGold (.976)
Weight0.8703 g
Dimensions13.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#417, Fr#60
Obverse descriptionBust of king Frederick I facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC• D•G•REX•SVEC•
(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 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 • 1730 *
(Translation: In God is my hope.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1730  - With dots in King`s motto - 1 696
1733  - W/o dots in king`s motto - 1 687
1740  - W/o dots in king`s motto - 480
Catalog ID5808852550
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