© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Ducat Siege coinage
1529 year| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Vienna (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Siege of Vienna (1529) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1529 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4 shields around a St Andrew's cross, Austria, Castilla, Hungary, Bohemia.
Comment
Minted during the first siege of Vienna by the Ottomans in September-October 1529 under Soleiman.Several variants of legend are documented by Markl.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1529 Vienna Siege coinage 1 Ducat is that it was minted during the siege of Vienna by the Ottoman Empire, which lasted from September 1529 to October 1529. The coin was minted in gold, weighing 3.5 grams, and was used as a means of payment for the soldiers and civilians during the siege. Despite the turmoil and scarcity of resources during this time, the coin was still minted with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing the resilience and determination of the people of Vienna during this difficult period.
