1 Ducat
1634 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand II
Lettering: FERDINAND II D G RO IMP SEM AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1634 Aachen Ducat is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by putti (cherubs) and other symbols of good fortune. This blending of religious and mythological themes was not uncommon in Renaissance-era art and coinage, but it makes the Aachen Ducat stand out as a particularly interesting example of cultural syncretism.
