© 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 William
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1714-1728 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTA TVERI
MDCCXXII
HCH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of August William, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality. During his reign, August William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade with neighboring regions. The 1 Ducat coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the principality's prosperity and influence.
