© 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 William Harz Mining Ducat
1814 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1807, 1813-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D. G. DVX BRVNSVICENS. ET LVNEBVRG.
I
DUCAT
1814
M C
EX AVRO HERCINIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1814 Harz Mining Ducat is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and was intended to help stabilize the local economy by introducing a new, gold-backed currency. Despite its face value of 1 Ducat, the coin's actual value was higher due to its gold content, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 MC | 376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Frederick William (Harz Mining Ducat) 1814 coin.
