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2 Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 7 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1746-1753
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31140
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISCVS.D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVGVST.
17 / 50

Engraver: Johann Hinrich Lowe

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 of great economic and political significance for the city. The coin was issued between 1746 and 1753, a period when Hamburg was experiencing rapid growth and prosperity as a major trading center in Europe. The coin's gold content and weight also reflect the city's wealth and influence during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1746 IHL 450 - - - - - -
1748 IHL 292 - - - - - -
1749 IHL 543 - - - - - -
1750 IHL 446 - - - - - -
1751 IHL 1207 - - - - - -
1753 IHL 1094 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Ducat 1746-1753 coin.