© 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 - Charles Frederick
1705 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Frederick (Karl Friedrich) (1702-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1560-1753) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#319272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with lion supporters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA . NOVA . AVREA . DVCATVS . SLESVICENSIS .
17 05
B H
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1705 from Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the initials "C.F." (Charles Frederick) surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which is a common motif in Christian art. However, the shield is also adorned with a pair of mythical creatures, a griffin and a dragon, which are not typically found on Christian coins. This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the complex cultural and religious landscape of the German States during the early 18th century.
