© 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 - Francis Josias Death of Christian Ernest ND
1745 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1745 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown, eagle in clouds, globe below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CORONAMEN DECORAM SHRVATOR CONFERT ET SHERVAT
NON ERST MORTALE
QUOT OPTO
Comment
Varieties available QUOD OPTO instead of QUOT OPTOInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Christian Ernest, the reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, who passed away in 1745. The coin's design features an image of Francis Josias, the succeeding Duke, on the obverse, and an image of Christian Ernest on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
