© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND
| Gold (.990) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella I (1474-1504) |
| King | Ferdinand V (1474-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1497-1548 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (375⁄34) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#76359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERNANDVS : ET : HELISABET : D : G : R
S S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from Spain, featuring Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I, is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, who were known for their efforts to unify Spain and establish a strong, centralized government. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes, including the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain, the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition, and the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducat coin remained a popular and widely-used form of currency throughout Spain and Europe, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
