© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Ducat - Ferdinand II ND
| Gold (.990) | 3.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ferdinand II (1479-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1493-1516 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (6⁄5) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield between mint marks. Legend around, between beaded circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASTELLE ARA COMES B
Translation: of Castile and Aragon and count of Barcelona
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand II ND (1493-1516) coin from Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Principality of Catalonia was a powerful and wealthy region in the Spanish Empire, and the coinage of the time reflected the growing influence of the Spanish monarchy. The 1 Ducat coin, made of gold (.990) and weighing 3.4 grams, would have been a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
