1 Ducat - Joseph II (Regency - Vienna) 1765 front 1 Ducat - Joseph II (Regency - Vienna) 1765 back
1 Ducat - Joseph II (Regency - Vienna) 1765 photo
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1 Ducat - Joseph II Regency - Vienna

1765 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Regent
Joseph II (1765-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1765
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#162015
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with arms of Austria and lorraine.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO date

Comment

Not referenced in KM:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1765 Austrian Empire 1 Ducat coin is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the Austrian Empire. This coin, made of gold with a purity of .986, was a standard circulation coin and weighed 3.5 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Austrian Empire.