© 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 IV
1651 year| Gold (.986) | 1.74 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 | 1651 |
| Year | 1651 |
| 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 | 1.74 g |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
"Jehovah" at top, four-line inscription, date at bottom
Lettering:
יהוה
VIN AUL
COMBU STAM
1618 REPAR
PAX
1651
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar, minted in 1651 during the reign of William IV, is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted using a unique process called "frosting," which gave the coin a textured, frosted appearance. This was achieved by sprinkling fine silver particles onto the die before striking the coin, creating a distinctive look that is still admired by collectors today.
