© 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 - John Frederick
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1673-1679 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm tree on rockyisland, ships at sides in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX DVRIS GLORIA
1673
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, minted during the reign of John Frederick (1673-1679), features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The idea behind this design was that only a genuine gold coin would have a small hole in the center, while counterfeit coins would not have this feature. This unique design element makes the 1 Ducat coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg stand out among other coins from the same era and adds to its historical significance.
