© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
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1 Ducat Silver pattern strike; Peace of Nijmegen
1679 year| Silver | 4.84 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.84 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription.
Translation: Let the marvel of peace and rescue be forever thy monument and that of thy children, O Strassburg.
Engraver: Johann Christoph Müller
Comment
Slg. Voltz 736Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Peace of Nijmegen) 1679 from City of Strasbourg (French States) made of Silver weighing 4.84 g is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Louis XIV, while the reverse depicts the coat of arms of Strasbourg surrounded by the inscription "PAX NIMVEGENSIS 1679" (Peace of Nijmegen 1679) commemorating the Treaty of Nijmegen which brought peace to the region after years of conflict. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its limited mintage and historical significance.
