© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
1 Ducat - Basarab III Laiotă cel Bătrân 2nd series ND
| Silver | 0.60 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) |
|---|---|
| Voivode | Basarab III Laiotă the Elder (1473, 1474, 1475-1476, 1476-14) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1473-1477 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#224912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Golden eagle regardant (looking over its shoulder) right, with cross under the right wing, standing on great helm facing right.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: IW БACAP-AБA
Comment
Only seven pieces of the two series issued by Basarab III are currently known.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin featuring Basarab III Laiotă cel Bătrân (2nd series) ND (1473-1477) from Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were produced during its mintage period, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
