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© Frankfurter Münzhandlung
2 Ducats - John Ernest VIII
1698 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest IV (1675-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1698 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval manifold arms, six helmets above, date divided at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVLIAE.CLIV.MONT.ANGARI ET WESTPHAL
16 98
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John Ernest VIII 1698 from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (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.
