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1 Ducat - Richard

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g 23.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Palatinate-Simmern (German States)
Count palatine
Richard (1569-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1576-1587
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
23.3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278080
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ornately-shaped 4-fold arms of Pfalz and Bavaria divide date and value 1/D in circle at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MO NO AVREA SIMERENSIS
79

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Simmern, minted during the reign of Richard (1576-1587), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Palatinate region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1577  920 - - - - - -
1579  1486 - - - - - -
1587  3053 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Richard 1576-1587 coin.