1 Ducat - Frederick Ulrich 1630 front 1 Ducat - Frederick Ulrich 1630 back
1 Ducat - Frederick Ulrich 1630 photo
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1 Ducat - Frederick Ulrich

1630 year
Gold (.986) 3.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1630
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.46 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#258445
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick Ulrich 1630 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as only genuine gold coins would have a small hole in the center. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value.