© 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 - Ferdinand I Vienna
1544 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Standing portrait in armour, head and feet reach the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS LADIS // LAVS REX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand I (Vienna) 1544 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1544, just a few years after the Ottoman Empire had invaded and occupied parts of Austria, and during a period of religious upheaval as the Protestant Reformation was spreading throughout Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and intricate designs making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
