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1 Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Emperor | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1710 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hamburg coat of arms and date within a plant crown, legend all around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOSEPHUS D G ROM IMP SEM AUG
Translation: Iosephus Dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus
Engraver: Joachim Rustmeier
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city. Hamburg was a major trading center in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the Ducat coin was an important part of its currency system. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency, both within Hamburg and beyond its borders.
