© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - William
1654 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
| Duke | William (1605-1662) |
| Duke | William (1605-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription on banner before military trophies
Lettering:
Cum DEO
Bene faciendo bene
faciet
1654
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - William 1654 from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region, known as the "Saxon Renaissance." This period saw a renewed interest in classical art and architecture, as well as the development of new technologies and scientific discoveries. The coin's design, featuring an image of William, the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, reflects this cultural renaissance and serves as a testament to the region's rich history and heritage.
