© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat
| Gold | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1702 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle with orb on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDUS. D:G: ROMA: IMP: SEM: AU.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Gold weighing 3.49g is that it was minted during a time when Hamburg was an independent city-state and a major trading power in Europe. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms and the image of St. Michael, the patron saint of Hamburg, and was used as a form of currency for trade and commerce.
