1 Ducat - John William II 1710 front 1 Ducat - John William II 1710 back
1 Ducat - John William II 1710 photo
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1 Ducat - John William II

1710 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Jülich-Berg (German States)
Duke
John William II (Johann Wilhelm II) (1679-1716)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1710
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1423-1795)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#397802
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb in baroque frame divides date, large crown above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REDIT . VNDE . VENIT . 23 . IVN . 1708
17 10

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Jülich-Berg, issued in 1710 during the reign of John William II, is interesting because it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.