Dukat gdański - Sigismund II Augustus Gdańsk
| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund II Augustus (Zygmunt II August) (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1549-1565 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (45) |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#175280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An older version of the emblem of Danzig, a shield with a crown, two crosses, held by lions facing each other. Lettering around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE•NO•AVR•CIVI•GEDANEN
Unabridged legend: MONETA•NOVA•AURORA•CIVITAS•GEDANENSIS
Translation: New gold coin, City of Danzig.
Comment
Note: A rare gold coin, one of the early ducats minted by the city. Low survivability, estimated to be up to 25 pieces per one type/year. The diameter varies between 21 and 22 mm.
Kopicki 7372 1549
Kopicki 7373 1550
Kopicki 7374 1551
Kopicki 7375 1552
Kopicki 7376 1554
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 7377 1555
Kopicki 7378 1556 big herad
Antykwariat Michal NIemczyk
Kopicki 7379 1556 small head
Kopicki 7380 1557 big head
Kopicki 7381 1557 small head
Kopicki 7382 1558
Kopicki 7383 1565
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dukat gdański - Sigismund II Augustus (Gdańsk) 1549-1565 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, who was the last king of Poland from the Jagiellonian dynasty. This coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
