© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Ducat Siege coinage
1529 year| Gold (.986) | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Vienna (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Siege of Vienna (1529) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1529 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TVRCK
BLEGERT
WIEN
15Z9
Unabridged legend: Türkische Belagerung von Wien
Translation: Ottoman siege of Vienna.
Comment
Minted during the first siege of Vienna by the Ottomans in September-October 1529 under Soleiman.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 1530. The coin was minted in gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange during the siege. Despite the difficult circumstances, the coinage was well-organized and managed to maintain a relatively high level of quality, which is evident in the fact that many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors.
