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5 Ducats - Bernhard II
1673 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Jena (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bernard (Bernhard) (1672-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in sprays.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO DUCE CO MITE FORTUNA
16 73
AB C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Bernhard II 1673 from Duchy of Saxe-Jena (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 used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was filled with a small amount of a special substance that would react with acid, allowing officials to verify the coin's authenticity by applying acid to the hole and checking for a color change. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value.