1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Klagenfurt) 1553-1559 front 1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Klagenfurt) 1553-1559 back
1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Klagenfurt) 1553-1559 photo
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1 Ducat - Ferdinand I Klagenfurt

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1553-1559
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#124685
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned shield of Carinthia in a beaded circle, legend around, date on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVN BO REX IN HI ARCHID CARI date

Comment

Variants of legend and punctuation mentionned by Markl.
Example for 1555, the feet divide the legend at another position: