1 Ducat - Herman Diederik van Bronckhorst ND (1573-1602) front 1 Ducat - Herman Diederik van Bronckhorst ND (1573-1602) back
1 Ducat - Herman Diederik van Bronckhorst ND (1573-1602) photo
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1 Ducat - Herman Diederik van Bronckhorst ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Barony of Batenburg (Dutch States)
Baron
Herman Theoderic of Bronckhorst (Herman Diederik van Bronckhorst) (1573-1602)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1573-1602
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukaat) (3.5)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#331498
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mary with child, arms below

Script: Latin

Comment

The design copies the Hungary ducat or forint of the same period (see link)

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Barony of Batenburg, featuring Herman Diederik van Bronckhorst, is a rare and valuable coin. It's believed that only 150 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.