1 Ducat - Joseph II 1780-1790 front 1 Ducat - Joseph II 1780-1790 back
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1 Ducat - Joseph II

 
Gold (.986) 3.4909 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Joseph II (1780-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1780-1790
Value
1 Ducat (4.66)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.4909 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33435
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with Habsburg Lorraine arms, legend around (starts 1h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH·A·D·BVRG· LOTH·M·D·H·1790·

Comment

Previously listed as KM#2084

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Joseph II 1780-1790 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and reform in the Austrian Empire. Joseph II, who ruled from 1765 to 1790, was known for his enlightened policies and his efforts to modernize the empire. This coin, which features an image of Joseph II on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, was minted during a period of significant economic and political change, including the introduction of new currency reforms and the establishment of a central bank. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Ducat coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1786 A - - - - - -
1786 B 128000 - - - - - -
1787 A - - - - - -
1787 B 220000 - - - - - -
1788 A - - - - - -
1788 B 257000 - - - - - -
1789 B 205000 - - - - - -
1790 B 172000 - - - - - -
1790 F 8171000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Joseph II 1780-1790 coin.