1 Ducat - Eberhard Louis 1697 front 1 Ducat - Eberhard Louis 1697 back
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1 Ducat - Eberhard Louis

1697 year
Gold (.986) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
Eberhard Louis (Eberhard Ludwig) (1677-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1697
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134656
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms within laurel wreath, date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Eberhard Louis 1697 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Württemberg, which was a powerful and influential state in the Holy Roman Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries. This shield is placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin, signifying the coin's origin and the power of the duchy. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the region.