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1 Ducat - Ulrich
1537 year| Gold (.979) | 3.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ulrich (1498-1550) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1537 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate shield of 4-fold arms, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE. NO. AVR. WIRTENBER.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ulrich 1537 from Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) is that it was minted during the reign of Duke Ulrich of Württemberg, who was known for his reform-oriented policies and his support for the Protestant Reformation. This coin, made of gold (.979) and weighing 3.5 grams, was likely used as a means of exchange and a symbol of the duchy's wealth and power during this time.
