1 Ducat - Ferdinandus II and Elisabet I (crown and SC) ND (1483-1488) front 1 Ducat - Ferdinandus II and Elisabet I (crown and SC) ND (1483-1488) back
1 Ducat - Ferdinandus II and Elisabet I (crown and SC) ND (1483-1488) photo
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1 Ducat - Ferdinandus II and Elisabet I crown and SC ND

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Valencia (Spanish States)
King
Ferdinand II (1479-1516)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1483-1488
Value
1 Ducat (21⁄20)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#124311
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: VALENCIE MAOIRICARVM SARDI

Translation: Valencia, Majorca and Sardinia

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Kingdom of Valencia is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a crowned portrait of King Ferdinand II and Queen Elisabeth I, while the reverse side bears the inscription "Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum" (Blessed be the Name of the Lord) in Arabic script, reflecting the Islamic cultural heritage of the region. This blending of religious influences is a rare example of cultural syncretism in numismatics and speaks to the rich history and diversity of the Kingdom of Valencia.