© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Ducat - Heinrich Nürnberg
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Schlick (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry (Heinrich) (1621-1650) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1638 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler (1519-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, shield with lion of Bohemia on breast, beaded inner circle. Date divided by the crown on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND:II.D:G:ROM:IMP:SEMP:AV:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Heinrich (Nürnberg) 1628-1638 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Counts of Schlick, who were a powerful noble family in the Kingdom of Bohemia, and it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during a period when many different currencies were being used across Europe, and it is a testament to the economic and cultural exchange that was taking place during that time.
