© 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 - Ernest August I Constantine ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1758 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules wrestling with lion, script lettered TRIUMPHAT above, DUCATUS in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRIUMPHAT
DUCATUS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ernest August I Constantine ND (1748-1758) coin from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region. The reign of Ernest August I Constantine saw the establishment of several prominent cultural institutions, such as the Weimar Court Theatre and the Weimar School of Painting, which helped to foster a vibrant arts scene in the region. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.49g, is a tangible representation of the economic and cultural prosperity that existed during this time period.
