1 Ducat - Frederick I
Issuer Sweden
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Bust of king facing right
Lettering: FRIDERICVS•D•G•REX•SVECIAE•
Reverse
Crowned shield with the three crowns of Sweden adorned with Order Chain divides date. Radiant sun down left. Mintmark below. NOTE: The rising sun indicates gold from the East Indie
Lettering: IN•DEO•SPES•MEA• 17 50. H.M.
Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.976)
Weight
3.5 g
Size
21.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERICVS•D•G•REX•SVECIAE•
Reverse Lettering
IN•DEO•SPES•MEA• 17 50. H.M.
Comments
Coin struck by East Indian gold, indicated by the sun on the reverse.
