2 Ducat 1742-1745 front 2 Ducat 1742-1745 back
2 Ducat 1742-1745 photo
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2 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) (6.92) - -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Charles VII (Karl VII) (1742-1745)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1742-1745
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Gold (.986) (6.92)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#178204
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Karl VII.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmaster IHL - Johann Hinrich Löwe

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducat coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Gold (.986) (6.92) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the city. The coin was issued between 1742 and 1745, a period when Hamburg was experiencing rapid growth and prosperity as a major trading center in Europe. The coin's gold content and high denomination reflect the city's wealth and economic influence at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1742 IHL 1080 - - - - - -
1744 IHL 543 - - - - - -
1745 IHL 775 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Ducat 1742-1745 coin.