6 Ducats ND (1703) front 6 Ducats ND (1703) back
6 Ducats ND (1703) photo
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6 Ducats ND

1703 year
Gold 20.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1703
Value
6 Ducats (6 Dukaten) (21)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Gold
Weight
20.88 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132302
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Facing lamb of God with peace banner over globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PACEM DA NOBIS CHRISTE BENIGNE
PAX

Engraver: Georg Friedrich Nürnberger

Comment

Types minted in the denominations of 3, 4, 5 and 6 ducat.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats ND (1703) from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Peace of Westphalia, which was a series of peace treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe. The coin's design includes an image of the Nuremberg Castle, which was an important symbol of the city's power and influence during the time. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency during its time in circulation.