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1 Ducat
1767 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Joseph II (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1767 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate armoured bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOSEPHUS II. D.G.RO.IMP.S.A.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1767 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 composition as the genuine article. 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 inner composition. This feature is known as a "proof hole" and is a distinctive characteristic of the 1767 Augsburg 1 Ducat coin.
