Caption

Ducat minted to commemorate the election of the king, August II the Strong (King of Poland; 1697–1706, 1709–1733), Omeis, Martin Heinrich (1650–1703). Obverse: At the top a crown, on its sides the letters DG. Below the crown crossed palm branches and an inscription in five lines: F.AES / EL: IN REG: / POLONIARUM/ D.17/27 IUN: /A:1697. Reverse: Rider with a baton on a horse galloping to the right. At the bottom left, the letter O. 1697. Saxony (Dresden), coin; diameter 19.7–20 mm; weight 3.41 g.

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Ducat minted commemorate election king August II Strong King Poland 1697–1706 1709–1733 Omeis Martin Heinrich 1650–1703 Obverse top crown sides letters DG crossed palm branches inscription five lines F.Aes El Reg Poloniarum D.17 27 Iun A 1697 Reverse Rider baton horse galloping right bottom left letter O Saxony Dresden coin diameter 19.7–20 mm weight 3.41 g circular metallic coin bright yellow gold color slightly worn surface showing raised ornamental crown near decorative curved lines beneath ringed beaded border edge coin displays group raised characters marks arranged horizontal lines across face varying sizes spacing metal subtle shading light darker gold giving sense slight relief texture.