© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducato - Karl IV ND
| Gold | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Sicily (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1516-1554) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1548-1556 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (44) |
| Currency | Tari (1060-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with doubled headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: R ° ARA - CO . V . SI.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato coin from the Kingdom of Sicily, issued during the reign of Karl IV (1548-1556), is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 3.4 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in transactions and had a significant value at the time. The fact that it was made of gold also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Kingdom of Sicily during this period.
