1 Ducat - Frederick Adolphus (47th Birthday) ND (1714) front 1 Ducat - Frederick Adolphus (47th Birthday) ND (1714) back
1 Ducat - Frederick Adolphus (47th Birthday) ND (1714) photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick Adolphus 47th Birthday ND

1714 year
Gold (.986) 3.62 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Frederick Adolphus (Friedrich Adolf) (1697-1718)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1714
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.62 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276142
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

7-line inscription below crown

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOTT
ERHALTE
DAS HOCH
GRAFEL
LIPP HAUS
NA 12 SEP
1667

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 47th birthday of Frederick Adolphus, the Count of Lippe-Detmold, which was a significant event in the county's history. The coin's design features an image of Frederick Adolphus on one side and the Lippe-Detmold coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the count's leadership and the region's rich heritage.