1 Ducat - Wolfgang III and John George II 1631-1638 front 1 Ducat - Wolfgang III and John George II 1631-1638 back
1 Ducat - Wolfgang III and John George II 1631-1638 photo
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1 Ducat - Wolfgang III and John George II

 
Gold (.986) 3.26 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States)
Count
Wolfgang III (1615-1638) John George II (Hans Georg II) (1631-1638)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1631-1638
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1531-1780)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.26 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197956
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date on tablet, décorations with 4 arms surrounding.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Wolfgang III and John George II, who jointly ruled the county from 1631 to 1638. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has two rulers on the same side, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.