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2 Ducats - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND
| Gold (.990) | 7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella I (1474-1504) |
| King | Ferdinand V (1474-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1497-1548 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (375⁄17) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#76272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Eagle holds shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVB : VMBRA : ALARVM : TVARVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND (1497-1548) coin from Spain is that it features a unique design element known as a "mint-mark" or "privy mark," which is a small symbol or letter that was added to the coin's design to indicate the mint where it was produced. In this case, the coin bears the mint-mark "ND" (for "Novo Dominio," or "New Domain") which was used by the Spanish mint in the 16th century to indicate that the coin was produced in the New World, specifically in the Americas. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it highlights the connection between the Spanish Empire and its colonies in the Americas during the 16th century.
