5 Ducats Siege coinage
1577 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Danzig (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Period | Danzig rebellion (1575-1577) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (Pięciodukat = 5 Dukatów) (280) |
| Currency | First Złoty (1577) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#126322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Kopicki 7398In the collection:
Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
Kopicki 7400
In the collection:
Gabinet Numizmatyczny Gossudarstwennego Ermitaża
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1577 Danzig 5 Ducats Siege Coinage is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The city of Danzig was under siege by the Swedish army, and the local mint was forced to produce emergency coinage using whatever precious metals were available, including gold. As a result, the 5 Ducats coin was made with a unique blend of gold and other metals, giving it a distinctive appearance and historical significance. Despite the challenges of its production, the coin remains a highly sought-after collector's item and a testament to the resilience of the people of Danzig during a time of crisis.