© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 3.42 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1655 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Figure of emperor divides date, titles of Ferdinand III
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERDINAND - III - • D : G • RO • IM • S • AV
1655
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the City of Dortmund (German States) is that 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 City of Dortmund continued to mint coins, such as the 1 Ducat, which were used as a medium of exchange and a store of value. The fact that this coin was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.42g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during this time period.
