© 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 - Christian Albert
1689 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Albert (Christian Albrecht) (1659-1695) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1689 |
| 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#319271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PER ASPERA AD ASTRA
.HH.L.
1689
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Christian Albert 1689 coin from the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as only genuine gold coins would have this unique feature. This innovative security measure was a pioneering effort in the field of coinage and helped to prevent counterfeiting.
