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1 Ducat - Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal
1795 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal (Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal) (1774-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Panorama of the city, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVREA MOGVNTIA
MDCCLXXXXV
I.A.
Translation:
Golden Mainz
1795
I.A. = Joseph Aatz (mint inspector)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin featuring Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Europe. The French Revolution had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire, of which the Archbishopric of Mainz was a part, was about to be dissolved. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.5 grams, was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Archbishopric, and it is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time that it has survived to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 FS IA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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