© 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 II Constantine
1756 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Female allegorical figure of Abundance standing with palm, 3-line inscription with R.N. date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HILARITAS - TEMPORVM.
MEM SVSCEPTI
REGIMINIS
MDCCLVI.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ernest August II Constantine 1756 coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it features a unique blend of Baroque and Rococo styles in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a detailed portrait of Ernest August II Constantine, while the reverse side features an intricate design of intertwining foliage and ornaments, showcasing the artistic fusion of the two styles that were popular during that time period.
