2 Ducats - Ferdinand I Joachimsthal
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Bohemia
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Ferdinand I (1526-1564)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1560 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.02 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 166548 |
| References | Diet# 162 Hans A. Dietiker, Herbert Rittmann; 1979. Böhmen: Katalog d. Habsburger Münzen 1526-1887 = Bohemia. Battenberg Verlag, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Moriz Markl; 1896. Die münzen, medaillen und Prägungen mit Namen und Titel Ferdinand I.. Verlag der Verfasser Prag Haase, Prague, Czech Republic (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned, half-length armored bust facing right, holding scepter, divides the date, legend around an inner circle divided by a shield (coat of arms of Austria?) at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*FERDIN:D:G:EL RO:IMP:S:A.G.H
1560
Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Electus Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae
Translation: Ferdinand, by the grace of God, chosen and forever venerable Emperor of the Romans, King of Germany, Bohemia...
Reverse
Crowned, double headed imperial eagle, shield on breast with coat of arms of Bohemia and Hungary, smaller shield at center. Legend around an inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .BOHE.&.REX.INF:HIS:AR:A.&
Unabridged legend: Bohemiae Etc Rex Infans Hispaniae Archidux Austriae Etc
Translation: ... and Bohemia, etc, Infant of Spain, Archduke of Austria, etc.
Mint
Joachimsthal, modern-day Jáchymov, Czech RepublicComments
Puellacher.
Very rare coin, only this type of 2 ducat was minted during Ferdinand I reign.
Minted with 1/4 Thaler dies Diet#69.
According to Dietiker, may be a late production of 1840.
Very rare coin, only this type of 2 ducat was minted during Ferdinand I reign.
Minted with 1/4 Thaler dies Diet#69.
According to Dietiker, may be a late production of 1840.
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