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1 Ducat
1763 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Franz I facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANC • I • D • G • R • I • S • A • GER • IER • REX • L • B • M • H • D •
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1763 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. The idea behind this was that only a genuine gold coin would have a small hole that was drilled through it, while a counterfeit coin would be made of a different material and would not have this feature. This hole has become a distinctive characteristic of the 1763 Augsburg 1 Ducat coin and is highly sought after by collectors.
