5 Ducats - Ferdinand I (Life of II Ulászló) 1544 front 5 Ducats - Ferdinand I (Life of II Ulászló) 1544 back
5 Ducats - Ferdinand I (Life of II Ulászló) 1544 photo
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5 Ducats - Ferdinand I Life of II Ulászló

1544 year
Gold (.986) 17.67 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Ferdinand I (I. Ferdinánd) (1526-1564)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1544
Value
5 Ducats (Dukát) (17.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.67 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315534
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

9-line inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1544 ·
· BVDA ·
POTENS · ET ·
PANNONV · GENS ·
MARTIA · REGNI ·
QVOD · FVIT · ESSET ·
SI · VIVERET · ISTE ·
· PUER ·
V G

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Ferdinand I (Life of II Ulászló) 1544 coin from Hungary is that it features a unique design that showcases the life of II Ulászló, also known as Ladislaus II, who was the King of Hungary and Bohemia from 1508 to 1544. The coin's design includes an image of II Ulászló on horseback, surrounded by symbols and motifs that represent his reign and accomplishments. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Hungary and its rulers.