© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 0.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1728 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle under crown with coat of arms of the mayor Johann Ritter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITA IMPER
1679
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is that it was minted using a unique gold alloy that contains 98.6% gold, which is higher than the standard 24-karat gold used in many other coins. This higher gold content gives the coin a distinctive rich color and makes it stand out among other coins of its time.
