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1 Ducat
1635 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1635 Gold Ducat from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. At the time, counterfeiters were known to produce coins with a similar design, but they would not have the same level of detail or quality as the genuine article. By drilling a small hole in the center of the coin, officials could easily identify genuine coins from counterfeit ones. This feature is known as a "Nuremberg Hole" and is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin.
