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2 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 7 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1713-1740
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31137
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double headed eagle holding scepter and sword, on its chest an imperial orb. Date separated in two at bottom by eagles tail.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.CAROLUS.VI.D:G:ROMA:IMPE : SEM:AUG:
.17 17.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducat coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time when Hamburg was an independent city-state and a major trading power in Europe. The coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, reflecting the city's strong economic and financial systems.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1725 IHL 1073 - - - - - -
1726 IHL 842 - - - - - -
1727 IHL 1005 - - - - - -
1728 IHL 396 - - - - - -
1729 IHL 566 - - - - - -
1730 IHL 502 - - - - - -
1732 IHL 1078 - - - - - -
1734 IHL 471 - - - - - -
1735 IHL 679 - - - - - -
1736 IHL 260 - - - - - -
1737 IHL 545 - - - - - -
1738 IHL 335 - - - - - -
1739  352 - - - - - -
1740  435 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Ducat 1713-1740 coin.