1 Ducat - John Frederick II (Siege coinage) 1567 front 1 Ducat - John Frederick II (Siege coinage) 1567 back
1 Ducat - John Frederick II (Siege coinage) 1567 photo
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1 Ducat - John Frederick II Siege coinage

1567 year
Gold (.986) 3.81 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Gotha (German States)
Duke
John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1567)
Period
Grumbach Feud (1566-1567)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1567
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukaat) (3.5)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.81 g
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#147254
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Minted during the siege at castle Grimmenstein and the conquest of Gotha.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the City of Gotha, minted in 1567 during the reign of John Frederick II, features an intricate design on its reverse side, showcasing the city's coat of arms and a depiction of the siege of Gotha by the forces of John Frederick II. This unique design element sets it apart from other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.