© 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) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1704 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, titles of Leopold I.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDUS D G ROM IMP S A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the City of Rostock (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Palatine Charles I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who was a prominent figure in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing trade and commerce in the region, and it would have been used as a medium of exchange for merchants and traders. Despite its small size, the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and it was minted with a high level of precision, with a weight of 3.5 grams and a purity of .986 gold. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and political history of Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
