© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1647 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned displayed eagle, date at end of surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVCATVS REIPVB:NORIMBERG.1646
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from Nuremberg was minted during a time of great economic and political significance in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. The Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, where the coin was minted, was one of the few cities in the empire that maintained its independence and economic power during this time. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency, not only in Nuremberg but also across Europe.
