© 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 - Victor II Frederick
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Victor Frederick (1721-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1761 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1603-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bear walking left on wall, inscription at top not in banner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PERRVMPENDVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be large enough to fit a thread or a small pin through, and if the coin was found to have the hole, it was considered to be genuine. This feature is not commonly found in other coins from the same time period, making the 1 Ducat coin from Anhalt-Bernburg a distinctive and interesting collector's item.
