© 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 - Frederick William ND
| Gold (.986) | 0.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1692-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1713 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDE ET CONSTANTER
1/4
DVCA
TEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1692 until his death in 1713. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Mecklenburg-Schwerin, began to mint their own coins. The ¼ Ducat coin was one of the first coins minted by Mecklenburg-Schwerin and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 0.88 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today.
