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1 Ducat - John William
1700 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1698-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1700 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1596-1809) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4 crowned cruciform JW monograms with small oval arms of ducal Saxony in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIGILANTER ET CONSTANTER. 1700
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach, minted in 1700 during the reign of John William, is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 98.6% pure, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of a lower gold content, such as 24-karat (99.9% pure) or even 22-karat (91.6% pure). The high gold content of the 1 Ducat coin from Saxe-Eisenach makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.