2 Ducats - Christian 1697 front 2 Ducats - Christian 1697 back
2 Ducats - Christian 1697 photo
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2 Ducats - Christian

1697 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Eisenberg (German States)
Duke
Christian (1675-1707)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1697
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#274281
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and mantled arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 97
I A

Engraver: Julius Angerstein

Comment

Struck on thick planchet from Ducat dies.
IA mintmaster Julius Angerstein
Gräßler/Walde 34

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Christian 1697 from Duchy of Saxe-Eisenberg (German States) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian imagery and mythological symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Duke Christian of Saxe-Eisenberg, surrounded by an elaborate design that includes the coat of arms of the duchy, while the reverse side features a scene of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, flanked by two angels and surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This blending of religious and mythological elements is a distinctive feature of the coin and reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time.