© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Ducat - Dorothea Sophia ND
1623 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Dorothea Sophia of Saxe-Altenburg (Dorothea Sophie von Sachsen-Altenburg) (1618-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned heart-shaped shield of arms of ducal Saxony in baroque frame within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVC:SAX:ABBAT:QVEDLIN
H L
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Dorothea Sophia ND (1623) coin from the Abbey of Quedlinburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to signify its authenticity and value. The practice of drilling holes in coins was common in medieval Europe, particularly in Germany, and was believed to prevent counterfeiting. The hole in the 1 Ducat coin serves as a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
