1 Ducat - John Ernest Spruchdukat

Features

Issuer Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States)
Duke John Ernest (1572-1638)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1637-1638
Value 1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency Thaler (1572-1638)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 3.45 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
147577
References KM# 180,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 2945,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Grasser# 254
Walter Grasser; 1979. Münz- und Geldgeschichte von Coburg 1265-1923 : Typenkatalog mit 775 Nummern einschliesslich der Rechenpfennige, Zollzeichen, Tormarken, des Notgeldes und der Banknoten. Numismatischer Verlag Schulten, Frankfurt, Germany.

Obverse

Facing armored bust in circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: D. G. IOHANN. ERNST. D(VX). SAX. IVL. CLI. ET M(ON).

Reverse

Shield of manifold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, divides date, 6 ornate helmets above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOTT BES(S). D. Z. V. LEVT.

Mint

Coburg, Germany

Comments

KOR 327

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1637  Photo
1638 EF

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ducat - John Ernest (Spruchdukat)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ducat - John Ernest (Spruchdukat)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31461
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1637 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 5640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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