1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Date in legend) 1662-1674 front 1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Date in legend) 1662-1674 back
1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Date in legend) 1662-1674 photo
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1 Ducat - Ferdinand III Date in legend

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Zwolle (Dutch States)
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1662-1674
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#266168
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in four lines within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONE
AVREA
CIVIT
ZWOL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Date in legend) 1662-1674 from City of Zwolle (Dutch States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, and its minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of the Dutch Republic in Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the Dutch Republic during this period.