10 Ducats ND (1650) front 10 Ducats ND (1650) back
10 Ducats ND (1650) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Ducats ND

1650 year
Gold (.986) 32.79 g 44.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1650
Value
10 Ducats (35)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
32.79 g
Diameter
44.05 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320401
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Jesus turning water into wine

Script: Latin

Lettering: IESUS . CHRISTUS • MACHET • WASSER • ZU • WEINN • IN • CANA ° GAL : IO : II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats ND (1650) from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's rich history and cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the city's patron saint, St. Mary, while the reverse side features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three crowns and a hanseatic cross. This design was used on many coins minted in Lübeck during the 17th century and has become a recognizable symbol of the city's rich history and cultural identity.