1 Ducat - Johann Christian a Johann Seyfried 1654 front 1 Ducat - Johann Christian a Johann Seyfried 1654 back
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1 Ducat - Johann Christian a Johann Seyfried

1654 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Krummau (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Prince
John Christian of Eggenberg (Johann Christian von Eggenberg) (1641-1710) Johann Seyfried von Eggenberg (1644-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1654
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Thaler (1625-1688)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#122769
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms in inner circle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Krummau (Kingdom of Bohemia) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and mythological imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of St. John the Baptist, while on the other side, it depicts the mythological figure of Atlas holding up the world. This blending of religious and mythological themes is a distinctive feature of the coin and reflects the cultural influences of the time.