© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Goldgulden - Ferdinand I Vienna
| Gold (.986) | 3.54 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1534 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Composed coat of arms dividing the date in 4, pearl circle, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PINCIPIS HISPA ARCHID AVSTI
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PRINCIPIS HISPA ARCHID AVS
Comment
Legend variants referenced in Markl, including 3 for 1527.Our Markl#5 illustration.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Goldgulden - Ferdinand I (Vienna) 1522-1534 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Emperor Ferdinand I in 1522, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and simplify trade. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait and the imperial eagle on one side, and the coat of arms of Vienna on the other. Despite its small size, the coin was made of high-quality gold (.986) and weighed 3.54 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
