© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ducat
1740 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
DUCAT
FRANCOF
1740
B I B
Comment
BIB = mint master Balthasar Johann BengeradtInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat 1740 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time when the city was an important center of trade and commerce in Europe. Frankfurt was a free imperial city, meaning it was not under the control of any local lord or king, but was instead governed by the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin was likely used in transactions and trade throughout the region, and its gold content and carefully crafted design would have made it a valuable and trusted form of currency.
