© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
1 Ducat
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Charles VII (Karl VII) (1742-1745) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate bust of Karl VII right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR.VII.D. / G.R.I.S.A.B.R.
Comment
Mintmaster GH - (Gerhard Hüls, Mintmaster of Cologne, 1726-1750)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1742 Gold Ducat from the City of Dortmund 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 weight and appearance to the genuine article, but they would often skip the step of drilling the hole to save time and money. By including this small detail, the mint was able to create a simple yet effective way to distinguish genuine coins from counterfeit ones.