1 Ducat 1635-1645 front 1 Ducat 1635-1645 back
1 Ducat 1635-1645 photo
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1 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1635-1645
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116237
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

4-line inscription within ornately decorated square, date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA
AVREA
REIPVB
NORIE
1644

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city. Nuremberg was a key trading center during the Renaissance and a member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that spanned across Northern Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the city's wealth and influence during this period.