© 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 - George I Louis
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George I (Georg I) (1698-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1714 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN RECTO DECUS
1698
HB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of George I Louis, who was the first British monarch to rule Hanover, a region in Germany, in addition to the United Kingdom. This period saw the beginning of a new era of trade and commerce between Europe and the Americas, and the coin may have been used in transactions with the New World. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
