© 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 - Anthony Ulrich
1712 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Leaping horse left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSTANTER
EX AVRO HERCYNIÆ
INFERIORIS
MDCCXII
H CH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Anthony Ulrich 1712 from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the past, counterfeiters would often try to pass off coins made of cheaper metals as gold coins, so the hole was added as a way to prove that the coin was indeed made of gold. When held up to the light, the hole would allow the light to pass through, confirming that the coin was made of a solid gold. This feature is quite rare in coins and makes the 2 Ducats - Anthony Ulrich 1712 a particularly interesting and valuable collector's item.
