© 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 - Frederick Christian
1693 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick Christian of Plettenberg (1688-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms, date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVRGGER.STROMB.S.R.I.PP.IN.D.IN.BORCK.1693
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick Christian 1693 from Bishopric of Münster (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Christian, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1688 to 1706. During his reign, the Bishopric of Münster was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducat coin was minted with a high gold content of .986, indicating the value and wealth of the Bishopric at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this period in European history.
