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2 Ducats - Johann Ernest Birthday
1634 year| Gold (.986) | 6.96 g | 28.50 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest (1572-1638) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1638) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.96 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant double tailed lion striding left towards a church, holding open book with latin motto, date below, surrounded by same motto in German, mint official's mark above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WEISHEIT GEHT VOR STERCK
PRVDENTIA NON ROBORE
1634
Edge
Plain
Comment
Arm and sickle = mark of Ernst Friedrich Schneider
Struck from the same dies as the ¼ Thaler KM#148 (Saxe-Old-Gotha in Krause book)
Also struck in gold with 3 ducat weight KM#151 (Saxe-Old-Gotha in Krause book)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birthday of Johann Ernest, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach, in 1634. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a circulating commemorative coin from the German States, and its gold content and weight make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
