1 Ducat 1666-1667 front 1 Ducat 1666-1667 back
1 Ducat 1666-1667 photo
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1 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Hannover (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1666-1667
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173824
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle with orb on chest.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat 1666-1667 from City of Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Johann Friedrich of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who was a prominent figure in the German States and played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.