© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat
1753 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1753 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned standing figure 1/4 right, holding a scepter and imperial orb. Date separated to the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCISCUS.I.D.G. ROM.IMP.SEMP.A.
Unabridged legend: Franciscus I. Dei gratia Romanorum Imperator semper Augustus
Translation: Francis I. By the grace of God, Emperor of the Romans, always exalted
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1753 Aachen Ducat is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. At the time, counterfeiters were known to produce coins with a similar appearance, but they would not have the same weight or metal composition as the genuine article. By drilling a small hole in the coin, officials could easily identify genuine coins from counterfeit ones, as the hole would reveal the coin's inner composition. This feature is a distinctive characteristic of the 1753 Aachen Ducat and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
