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1 Ducat - August William Harz Ausbeute
Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | - |
Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#270897 |
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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.