1 Ducat - Joseph II 1781-1786 front 1 Ducat - Joseph II 1781-1786 back
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1 Ducat - Joseph II

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Joseph II (1780-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1781-1786
Value
1 Ducat (4.66)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86452
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH·Aust·D·BU· LO·M·DUX·HET· date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Joseph II 1781-1786 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Emperor Joseph II in 1781, which aimed to simplify and standardize the currency system in the empire. The coin's design features a portrait of Joseph II on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the empire's power and influence at the time. Despite being made of gold, the coin was widely used in circulation and was considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Today, the 1 Ducat - Joseph II 1781-1786 coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1781 F 2143 - - - - - -
1782 F 1731 - - - - - -
1783 F 3989 - - - - - -
1785 F 3145 - - - - - -

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 1781-1786 coin.