8 Ducats - Johann Ulrich
1629 year| Gold (.986) | 28 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Krummau (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Ulrich of Eggenberg (1568-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (16) |
| Currency | Thaler (1625-1688) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#122711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
Struck with 1 Thaler dies, KM#9.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats - Johann Ulrich 1629 from Duchy of Krummau (Kingdom of Bohemia) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the Duchy of Krummau was a small but strategically located territory that was caught up in the conflict. Despite the turmoil, the coinage of the region remained stable and reliable, with coins like the 8 Ducats - Johann Ulrich 1629 serving as an important medium of exchange and store of value for merchants and traders.