© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
Ducat
1597 year| Gold | 3.18 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Kampen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1597 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1590-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#365490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trefoil, in the angles in each case a coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⸰ MO ⸰ NO ⸰ CI ⸰ IMP ⸰ CAMPEN ⸰
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Civitas Imperialis Campensis
Translation: New coinage of the Imperial City of Kampen
Interesting fact
The Ducat 1597 from the City of Kampen (Dutch States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing wealth and trade in the region, and it serves as a tangible reminder of the economic and cultural achievements of the Dutch during this period.
