© 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 Coronation of Ferdinand I ND
1531 year| Gold (.986) | 16.81 g | 30.28 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1556-1564) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1531 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.81 g |
| Diameter | 30.28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription
Lettering:
FERDI
NANDVS ET
ANNA ROM HV
NG BOHE REX TE
REGINA ARCHI
D AVST DVC
BVRG Z &
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Ferdinand I as the Holy Roman Emperor in 1531. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand I on one side and the coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Aachen on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
