City of Danzig 1 Ducat, 1577

Siege coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Danzig City of Danzig
Currency First Złoty (1577)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1577
Rulers Stephen Báthory (1576–1586) , Danzig rebellion (1575–1577)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from City of Danzig. Issued in 1577. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
A figure of Jesus holding a cross, giving a blessing. The first part of the date on the left of him, the second one right. Lettering around it. (Defend us, saviour.)
Reverse
The emblem of Gdańsk in a shield, held by two lions with writing around it. (New gold coin, city of Danzig.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1577  — Punch 1 in bronze
1577  — Punch 1 in gold

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