© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat - Eberhard Louis
1697 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | - |
| 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 |
| 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.
