© 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 - August William
| Gold (.986) | 0.88 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1718 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rearing horse, Roman numeral date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTA TUERI
MDCCXVII
H C H
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1717-1718, a period known as the "Age of Enlightenment," when many European nations were experiencing significant cultural, scientific, and philosophical advancements. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic and trade needs of the time, as well as the desire to promote the prestige and power of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.
