12 Ducats - Ferdinand (Klagenfurt) ND (1522-1530) front 12 Ducats - Ferdinand (Klagenfurt) ND (1522-1530) back
12 Ducats - Ferdinand (Klagenfurt) ND (1522-1530) photo
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12 Ducats - Ferdinand Klagenfurt ND

 
Gold (.986) 41.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1522-1530
Value
12 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
41.47 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313560
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Prophet Jesaia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISbIE • VII • Cb • ECCE • VIRGO
CONCIPIE • ET • PbRIET • FILI
V • ET • VOCbBIT • NOMEN
EIVS • EMbNVEL
NOBISCV • DEO

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Ducats - Ferdinand (Klagenfurt) ND (1522-1530) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg to rule over the Austrian Empire. This period saw significant changes in the empire's economy, including the introduction of new currency systems and the expansion of trade and commerce. The 12 Ducats coin, made of gold and weighing 41.47 grams, was a significant denomination at the time and reflects the growing prosperity and influence of the Austrian Empire during this period.