© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
12 Ducat - Matthias II
1620 year| Gold (.986) | 42.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (II. Mátyás) (1608-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 12 Ducats (Dukát) (42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 42.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle holding sword and scepter, orb under the crown.
Straight, crowned fourfold coat of arms (Hungarian Árpád stripes, Bohemian lion, Bohemian lion, Hungarian Árpád stripes) on breast; Austrian-Burgundian twofold shield as chest shield;
Mintmark at the sides
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX·AVS·DVX·BVR·MAR·MOR·CO·TYR·1620
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 12 Ducat coin from Hungary, minted in 1620 during the reign of Matthias II, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the ransom of captured soldiers during the Thirty Years' War. This coin was considered valuable and reliable, and its value was recognized across different regions, making it an ideal choice for such transactions.
