2 Ducats - John Frederick (Swabian circle election) 1623-1624 front 2 Ducats - John Frederick (Swabian circle election) 1623-1624 back
2 Ducats - John Frederick (Swabian circle election) 1623-1624 photo
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2 Ducats - John Frederick Swabian circle election

 
Gold (.986) 6.90 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1608-1628)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1623-1624
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.90 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134278
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three wreaths.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HIS ORNARI AVT MORI

Engraver: Francois Guichart

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate John Frederick's election as the Duke of Württemberg in 1623, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of Württemberg on the other.