© 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 - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels
1671 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Augustus of Saxe-Weissenfels (August von Sachsen-Weißenfels) (1638-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1671 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#230037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, date at top in legend separated by crown, mintmasters initials separated at bottom.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels 1671 coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin depicts August, the Archbishop of Magdeburg, in elaborate robes and a mitre, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, which includes a cross and other symbols associated with the Christian faith. This blending of religious and political imagery reflects the complex relationship between the church and state in the German States during the 17th century.
