½ Ducat (Klippe) 1700 front ½ Ducat (Klippe) 1700 back
½ Ducat (Klippe) 1700 photo
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½ Ducat Klippe

1700 year
Gold (.986) 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1700
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.75 g
Size
16 mm
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119135
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), carrying a banner over its shoulder (Peace banner) walking over a globe.

Engraver: Georg Friedrich Nürnberger

Comment

Some of these coins where restrikes from 1755 to 1764

Interesting fact

The ½ Ducat (Klippe) 1700 from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.