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© Sincona AG
Ducat ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zürich |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1218-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1564 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#242400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front-facing draped crowned and nimbate emperor seated, holding a sword in his lap and globus cruciger in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SANCTVS · · CAROLVS ·
Translation: Saint Charles
Comment
Weight: 3.32-3.51 mm (Hürlimann)Diameter: 21.4-23.4 mm (Hürlimann)
Examples of this type:
⸰ Example #1 (3.40 g):
Auctioned by Numismatica Genevensis SA, Auction 7, 27-28 November 2012, Lot 1617. Sold for 10 000 CHF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ducat ND (1556-1564) from City of Zürich made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.49 g is that it was used as a means of payment in the city of Zurich during the 16th century. It was a valuable coin that was widely accepted and trusted by merchants and traders, and it played an important role in facilitating economic transactions in the region.
