1 Ducat 1671 front 1 Ducat 1671 back
1 Ducat 1671 photo
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1 Ducat

1671 year
Gold 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Stralsund (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1671
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266427
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLDUS D G ROM IMP S A

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat 1671 from City of Stralsund (German States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, with the formation of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of city-states like Stralsund. Despite being a small city, Stralsund played a significant role in the region's economy and trade, and its coins were widely used and respected. The 1 Ducat coin, in particular, was a popular denomination among merchants and traders, and its gold content made it a valuable and reliable medium of exchange.