© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ducat - August William
| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1721 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rearing horse, Roman numeral date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTA TUERI
MDCCXXI
H C H
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ 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 during the reign of August William, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1716 to 1721. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, began to issue their own coins. The ½ Ducat coin was one of the first coins minted by Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 1.75 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today.
