© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats
1599 year| Gold | 14.57 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1599 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 14.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#216303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, shield of 4-fold arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. PAX. INIT(RA). MVROS. E(T). P — ROSPE. (IN). PALATV(S). TVIS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats 1599 coin from the City of Magdeburg is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "M" on the reverse side, which represents the city's name in Latin ("Magdeburgum"). This letter is depicted in a decorative manner, with intricate details and flourishes, making it a distinctive feature of the coin.
