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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
8 Ducats
1625 year| Gold | 27.87 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Franconian Circle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John George II Fuchs of Dornheim (1623-1633) |
| Bishop | Philip Adolf of Ehrenberg (1623-1631) |
| Margrave | Joachim Ernest (Joachim Ernst) (1603-1625) Christian (1603-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (28) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.87 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#356070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two female figures seated on bench, two angels above holding wreath, above them the eye of god.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIC PUBLICA COMODA STABUNT MDCXXV
CS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats 1625 from Franconian Circle (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a devastating conflict that lasted for three decades and involved many European states. Despite the war, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans who created it.