2 Ducats - John Frederick I 1699 front 2 Ducats - John Frederick I 1699 back
2 Ducats - John Frederick I 1699 photo
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2 Ducats - John Frederick I

1699 year
Gold (.986) 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Öhringen (German States)
Count
John Frederick I (Johann Friedrich I) (1658-1702)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1699
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#414259
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms topped by 3 helmets.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOM IN LANGENB & CRANICHF SEN & FEUD ADM AET 83

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John Frederick I 1699 coin from County of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Öhringen (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "J.F." (for John Frederick) located above the coat of arms on the obverse side of the coin. This subtle detail adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists interested in German state coins.