© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - Christian
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Christian (1603-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1644 (1631-1645) |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval shield of 4-foldarms in inner circle, date divided at upper left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRVSS:ST:POM:CAS:VAN:IAG:BVRG:I:NVRNBERG:P:R
16 42
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1631 to 1644, and it was a time of great upheaval in the region. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the coinage of the region was in a state of flux. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducat coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item to this day.
