© 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 - Ferdinand Albert I
1678 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ferdinand Albert I (Ferdinand Albrecht I) (1666-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 11-fold arms in laurel wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OVILLVS • IN • VNDIS • • MEDIIS • TRAN
1678
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Ferdinand Albert I 1678 coin from the Duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern 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. During the time, counterfeit coins were prevalent, and this hole served as a way to verify that the coin was indeed made of pure gold and not a fake. This feature is quite rare in coins from that era, making it a valuable and interesting collector's item.