1 Ducat - Henry 1774 front 1 Ducat - Henry 1774 back
1 Ducat - Henry 1774 photo
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1 Ducat - Henry

1774 year
Gold (.986) 3.47 g 20.9 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States)
Prince
Henry (Heinrich) (1717-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1774
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1531-1780)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
20.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198119
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon. Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BEY GOTT IST RATH - UND THAT -

Edge

Ornament

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Henry 1774 from County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (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 Henry IV, who was the Count of Mansfeld-Bornstedt from 1759 until his death in 1794. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Mansfeld-Bornstedt, became independent territories. This coin may have been minted as a way to promote trade and commerce within the region, as well as to solidify the power and influence of the Count of Mansfeld-Bornstedt.