© 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 Ernest
1659 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1655-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| 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#331670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIL • CRO . & IAG • DVX BVRG • NOR • PR • HA • & MI . ÆT . XV
16 59
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Christian Ernest 1659 from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) coin 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 Ernest, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1655 until his death in 1712. During his reign, the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was likely a reflection of this prosperity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
