10 Ducats ND (1742-1745) front 10 Ducats ND (1742-1745) back
10 Ducats ND (1742-1745) photo
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10 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 34.80 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Emperor
Charles VII (Karl VII) (1742-1745)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1742-1745
Value
10 Ducats
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
34.80 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120303
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and laureate bust facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROL.VII. / D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVG.

Engravers: Johann Leonhard Oexlein, Christoph Daniel Oexlein

Interesting fact

The 10 Ducats coin from the Free City of Regensburg (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles VII, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1742 to 1745. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of commerce and trade in the region. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 34.80 grams also speaks to the value and wealth of the region at the time.