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1 Ducat - August
1638 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.46 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the many German states that were struggling to rebuild and assert their independence. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the value placed on currency and trade during this time, and its minting can be seen as a symbol of the principality's resilience and determination to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
