© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1716 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle under crown with coat of arms of the mayor Johann Ritter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITAT IMPERI
1679
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 1.75 g is interesting because it was used as a means of payment in the city during a time when most currencies were made of silver or copper, making it a rare and valuable coin.
