© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Ducat - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND
| Gold (.990) | 1.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella I (1474-1504) |
| King | Ferdinand V (1474-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1497-1548 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (375⁄68) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#76360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monogram Y
Script: Latin
Lettering: HELISABET : D : G : REGINA : CASTELLE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Ferdinand V and Elizabeth I (1497-1548), is that it was used as a form of currency in the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. Its value was equivalent to half a ducat, which was a standard unit of currency in Spain at the time. The coin was made of gold (.990) and weighed 1.7 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after currency in the New World.
