8 Ducats - Dorothea

Issuer Quedlinburg, Abbey of
Year 1617
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 8 Ducats (Dukaten) (28)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 26.64 g
Diameter 55 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#14, Fr#2444, Schnee#638
Obverse description 3 ornate helmets above manifold arms, date divided at top
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DOROTHE. D:G. ABBATIS. - QVEDELB: DVCIS: SAXO.
Reverse description 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
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HEINR: AVC. D:G. RO: IM: SAX. - DVX. ABB: QVEDLB: FVND. AT
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1617 HL - -
1617 HL/IH - -
Numisquare ID 9830324780
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