¼ Ducat - Albert Ernest I ND (1687-1731) front ¼ Ducat - Albert Ernest I ND (1687-1731) back
¼ Ducat - Albert Ernest I ND (1687-1731) photo
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¼ Ducat - Albert Ernest I ND

 
Gold (.986) 0.87 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Oettingen-Oettingen (Öttingen, German States)
Prince
Albert Ernest II (Albrecht Ernst II) (1683-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1687-1731
Value
¼ Ducat (0.875)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.87 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278635
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield of arms

Lettering: P G N

Interesting fact

The ¼ Ducat coin from the Principality of Oettingen-Oettingen (Öttingen, German States) is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Albert Ernest I, who was a member of the House of Oettingen-Oettingen, a noble family that ruled the principality from 1674 to 1806. The coin is made of gold (.986) and weighs 0.87 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.