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1 Ducat
| Issuer | Strasbourg, City of |
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| Year | 1635-1652 |
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| Currency | Thaler |
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| Obverse description | Ornate oval shield bearing the arms of Strasbourg — a bendwise-striped escutcheon — surmounted by an elaborate crested helm adorned with a double-headed eagle displayed, flanked by elaborate acanthus-scroll mantling and lion supporters. The circular legend GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO runs around the periphery within a beaded border, reading from lower left to upper right. |
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| Reverse description | A four-line Latin inscription DVCATVS / REIPVB / ARGENTI / NENSIS, denoting the ducat of the Republic of Strasbourg (Argentinensis), displayed centrally within an ornamental wreath composed of intertwined palm and laurel branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow and surmounted by a decorative fleur-de-lis finial. The whole is set within a beaded border. |
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| Mint | Strasbourg Mint |
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