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1 Ducat
1726 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Character observing a pine cone, surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROL·VI· D·G·ROM·IMP·S·A·
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1726 Augsburg 1 Ducat coin 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 content as genuine coins. 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 internal structure and weight. This feature is known as a "proof hole" and is a distinctive characteristic of the 1726 Augsburg 1 Ducat coin.
