© 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
1619 year| Gold | 13.81 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Nordhausen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#435039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATHI D G ROM IMP SEMPAUG 16 19
Interesting fact
The 4 Ducats 1619 from City of Nordhausen (German States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) taking place during the same period. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the mint masters of the time.