© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Ducat - William IV
1662 year| Gold (.986) | 0.85 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 | 1662 |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of ducal Saxony arms, date divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 166Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - William IV 1662 from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region. The Duchy of Saxe-Weimar was known for its rich literary and musical heritage, and the coin's design reflects this, featuring an intricate portrait of William IV on one side and a beautiful depiction of the Saxe-Weimar coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and detailed craftsmanship also speak to the region's economic and artistic prosperity during this time.
