2 Ducats - Christian of Brunswick 1622 front 2 Ducats - Christian of Brunswick 1622 back
2 Ducats - Christian of Brunswick 1622 photo
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2 Ducats - Christian of Brunswick

1622 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States)
Prince-bishop
Christian of Brunswick (Christian von Braunschweig) (1616-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1622
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151204
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arm protruding from clouds holding sword.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +TOVT × AVEC × DIEV ×1×6×22

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Christian of Brunswick 1622 from Bishopric of Halberstadt (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 during the minting process and was believed to have been done to signify the coin's authenticity and value. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.