© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat Copper Pattern
1748 year| Copper | 2.21 g |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with titles of Franz I
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANCISCVS D G ROM IMP SEMP AVGVST
1748
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Ducat was a trial coin minted in 1748 for the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg, which was a member of the German States. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted using a copper alloy, which was a departure from the traditional gold or silver used for ducat coins. This was likely a cost-saving measure, as copper was a less expensive metal than gold or silver. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the Pattern 1 Ducat still maintained the same level of craftsmanship and detail as other ducat coins, with intricate designs and inscriptions on both sides of the coin. This coin is a unique example of how minting practices and materials can evolve over time, while still maintaining the value and prestige of a coin.
