1 Ducat 1658-1677 front 1 Ducat 1658-1677 back
1 Ducat 1658-1677 photo
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1 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Augsburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1276-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1658-1677
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.3 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#213981
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laureate armored bust to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLD(9)(VS). D.G. R. I. S. A. P. F.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Free City of Augsburg (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.3g 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 Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Europe, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time. The fact that it was made of gold and weighed 3.3g also speaks to the coin's value and significance as a medium of exchange and store of value.