© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats
1599 year| Gold | 17.56 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1599 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.56 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#216304 |
|---|---|
| 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. I(N). PALATV(S). TVIS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats 1599 coin from the City of Magdeburg is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Peace of Westphalia, which was a significant event in European history that brought an end to the Thirty Years' War. The coin's design includes an image of a crowned eagle holding an olive branch, symbolizing peace, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of the City of Magdeburg. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
