© 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 Dukat
1639 year| Gold (.986) | 6.97 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#219410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, emperors bust with imperial orb in oval on eagles chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDIN : III • D : G • ROM ° IMP : S ° A ° G ° H • B ° R ° A ° AUSP :
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Dukat coin from the City of Magdeburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1639, which was during the midst of the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and involved many European states. Despite the turmoil of this time period, the City of Magdeburg continued to mint coins, such as the 2 Dukat, which were used as a form of currency and a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
