© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Ferdinand I Linz
| Gold (.986) | 3.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1538-1547 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#131729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Standing portrait in armour, head and feet reach the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LADIS // LAVS REX
Comment
Variants of legend and punctuation (4 in 1545 and 3 in 1547) in Markl.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Linz) 1538-1547 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Ferdinand I, who was trying to stabilize the empire's economy after years of inflation and monetary instability. The coin's gold content and carefully controlled minting process helped to establish trust in the currency and pave the way for the empire's future economic growth.
