1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1525 front 1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1525 back
1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1525 photo
© H. D. Rauch

1 Ducat - Ferdinand I Hall

1525 year
Gold 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1525
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#348623
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DV BVRG WIRTE ET COM TIROL
15Z5

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Hall) 1525 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1525, just a few years after the death of Maximilian I, who had ruled the empire for over 40 years. This period saw a lot of political and economic upheaval, including the Protestant Reformation and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.