1 Ducat

Features

Issuer Republic of Lucca (Lucca, Italian States)
Period Republic (1160-1805)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1572
Value 1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency Lira (?-1800, 1826-1847)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.46 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
45440
References Fr# 486,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
CNI XI# 443
Vittorio Emmanuele III di Savoia; 1929. Corpus Nummorum Italicorum / Volume 11. Toscana (zecche minori). Carlo Colombo, Rome, Italy.

Obverse

Half figure of crowned Jesus.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • S • VVLTVS DE LVCA

Unabridged legend: Sanctus Vultus de Lucca.

Reverse

St. Martin in crusades armour holding a banner on a horse.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • S MARTINVS •

Unabridged legend: Sanctus Martinus.

Mint

Lucca, Italy (650-1843)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1572 

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