© 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 - William
1654 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
| Duke | William (1605-1662) |
| Duke | William (1605-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription on banner before military trophies
Lettering:
1654
Cum DEO
Bene faci
endo bene
faciet
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar, minted in 1654 during the reign of William, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed only 1.75 grams, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
