© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats
1639 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, titles of Ferdinand III
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINANDUS III D G ROMAN IMP SEMP AUG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats 1639 from City of Rostock (German States) is that it was minted during a time when the city was an important member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation of cities in Northern Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the city's wealth and influence during this period.