© 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 William
| Gold (.986) | 3.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1697 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT
1693
Comment
In 1690, Georges-Guillaume became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the Order's motto on the obverse.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, minted during the reign of George William (1693-1697), features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it was made of pure gold, as gold was considered a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The hole was also used as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a hole in the center. This unique feature makes the 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle a distinctive and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
