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8 Ducats - Dorothea
1617 year| Gold (.986) | 26.64 g | 55 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Dorothea of Saxe (Dorothea von Sachsen) (1610-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (Dukaten) (28) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 26.64 g |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length standing figure of Emperor Heinrich I (918-36) holding sword and orb, neck divides NAT. - 876, town view in background, below which is divided MOR. - 936
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEINR: AVC. D:G. RO: IM: SAX. - DVX. ABB: QVEDLB: FVND. AT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats - Dorothea 1617 coin from the Abbey of Quedlinburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to signify its authenticity and value. The hole was believed to make it difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it required a high level of craftsmanship and precision to replicate. This feature has become a distinctive characteristic of the 8 Ducats coin and has made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.