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1 Ducat - Christian William
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian William (Christian Wilhelm) (1666-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1689 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1619-1696) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with wild man and wild woman supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COM: DA. SCHWARTZB ET HONSTEIN. 1689
I T
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the County of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, minted during the reign of Christian William (1679-1689), features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The idea behind this design was that only a genuine gold coin would have a small hole in the center, while counterfeit coins would not have this feature. This unique design element makes the 1 Ducat coin from Schwarzburg-Sondershausen stand out among other coins from the same era and adds to its historical significance.
