2 Ducats - Ferdinand III 1655-1662 front 2 Ducats - Ferdinand III 1655-1662 back
2 Ducats - Ferdinand III 1655-1662 photo
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2 Ducats - Ferdinand III

 
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Zwolle (Dutch States)
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1655-1662
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#379144
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in five lines in tablet.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONET
AVREA
IMPER
CIVIT
ZWOL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Ferdinand III 1655-1662 from City of Zwolle (Dutch States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Dutch States were a collection of independent provinces that had recently gained independence from Spain, and the minting of this coin was a symbol of their newfound economic power and sovereignty. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design made it a highly valued and sought-after currency, both within the Dutch States and beyond.