© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
4 Ducats Siege coinage
1529 year| Gold (.986) | 13.96 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Vienna (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Siege of Vienna (1529) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1529 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.96 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
7-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TVR
CK BLEG
ERT WIENN
DEN XXII TAG
SEPTEMBER
ANNO DO
15Z9
Unabridged legend: Türkische Belagerung von Wien
Translation: Ottoman siege of Vienna.
Comment
Minted during the first siege of Vienna by the Ottomans in September-October 1529 under Soleiman.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats (Siege coinage) 1529 from City of Vienna (Austrian States) is that it was minted during the Siege of Vienna in 1529, which was a pivotal event in European history. The siege was a failed attempt by the Ottoman Empire to capture the city, and the coin was minted as a form of emergency currency to finance the defense of the city. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Vienna and the surrounding territories, and its gold content and weight reflect the value of the ducat, a common currency used in the region at the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.