© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1656 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in oval baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAN. III. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEM. AV(G).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat 1650-1656 from City of Brunswick (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 Augustus the Younger, who ruled the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1635 to 1666. During his reign, Augustus implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade. The 1 Ducat coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for over a century, becoming a popular trade coin throughout Europe.
