© 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 - Joseph William Ernest Eule Ausbeute
| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Joseph William Ernest (1744-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1754 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms within Order chain and crowned mantle, owl dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANDG BAR & STUL C IN HEILIG & WERD
1750
Comment
Yield coin from the mine in the town Jílové.Old German name of this town is "Eule", what means "owl". For this reason is owl displayed on every coin minted from this gold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Joseph William Ernest, who was the ruler of the principality from 1750 to 1754. During this time, the German states were experiencing significant economic growth and political upheaval, with the rise of Enlightenment ideas and the decline of feudalism. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the Principality of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen during this period.
