© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat
1766 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Konventionsthaler (1754-1807) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Josef II right.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Johann Leonhard Oexlein
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat 1766 coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who was instrumental in the development of the Austrian Empire and the spread of the Enlightenment. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
