1 Ducat - August William (Harz Ausbeute) 1719-1730 front 1 Ducat - August William (Harz Ausbeute) 1719-1730 back
1 Ducat - August William (Harz Ausbeute) 1719-1730 photo
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1 Ducat - August William Harz Ausbeute

 
Gold (.986) 3.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1719-1730
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.47 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#270897
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Horse leaping to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARTA TVERI
EX AVRO HERCYNIAE
INFERIORIS
MDCCXXI
HCH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - August William (Harz Ausbeute) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke August William, who ruled from 1719 to 1730, and was part of a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the principality's economy and military. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.