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© Sincona AG
Ducatus
1653 (1621-1653) years| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwyz |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1653 (1621-1653) |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1621-1674) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna standing with child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTE · MARIA · OMNIA AVXILI
Interesting fact
The Ducatus 1653 (1621-1653) from City of Schwyz is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) taking place during the same period. Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and artistic traditions of the time.
