© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats
1694 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Emden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four line inscription in ornamental tablet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1694
DVCATVS
VALORIS
HVNG
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats 1694 from the City of Emden (German States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the City of Emden. In the late 17th century, Emden was a prosperous trading city and a major center for the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The minting of this coin likely signified the city's growing wealth and influence, and its gold content and high denomination would have made it a valuable and prestigious currency for merchants and traders.
