1 Ducat 1643-1645 front 1 Ducat 1643-1645 back
1 Ducat 1643-1645 photo
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1 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1643-1645
Value
1 Ducat (Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1504-1798)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#230961
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ferdinand III standing to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINAND . III . D : G : I : O : IM : FE : AVG

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.5g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), a conflict that devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the Free Imperial City of Aachen was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the issuance of this coin is a testament to the city's economic resilience during this time.