© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
7 Ducats - Ferdinand I Hall ND
1563 year| Gold | 24.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand I (1519-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 7 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 24.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse rider with flag right
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: 1486
Lettering (regular font): 1486
Comment
Posthumous issueInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 7 Ducats - Ferdinand I (Hall) ND (1563) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1563, just a few years after the death of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who had ruled over a vast empire that included much of Central Europe. The coin's minting was likely a way for Ferdinand I, who succeeded Charles V, to solidify his power and establish his own reputation as a strong leader. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Austrian Empire.
