2 Ducats - Henry Ernest I 1659 front 2 Ducats - Henry Ernest I 1659 back
2 Ducats - Henry Ernest I 1659 photo
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2 Ducats - Henry Ernest I

1659 year
Gold 6.90 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States)
Count
Henry Ernest (1645-1672)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1659
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.90 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#167322
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

11-fold arms, date divided above, titles continued.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Henry Ernest I 1659 from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) gold coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "S" on the reverse side, which stands for "Stolberg." This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate its origin and to differentiate it from other coins minted in the same era.