© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
½ Ducat
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head to right
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR. VI. D.G. R. I. S. A. G. R. H. & B. R.
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat 1717 from Free City of Augsburg (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and political stability, which is reflected in the coin's high gold content and detailed design.
