1 Ducat - Frederick 1638-1641 front 1 Ducat - Frederick 1638-1641 back
1 Ducat - Frederick 1638-1641 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States)
Duke
Frederick IV (1636-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1638-1641
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#346076
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned oval 11-fold arms, date above crown

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, minted between 1638 and 1641, features an image of Duke Frederick, who was the ruler of the region at the time. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended, and the coinage of many German states was in disarray. The 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle was one of the few coins that maintained its value and stability during this time, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.