2 Ducats 1654-1690 front 2 Ducats 1654-1690 back
2 Ducats 1654-1690 photo
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2 Ducats

 
Gold 7 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1654-1690
Value
2 Ducats (5.5)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#189369
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend within ornamented square.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVCATVS
REIPVBI
GENEVEN
· SIS ·
1654

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats 1654-1690 from City of Geneva made of Gold weighing 7g is that it was minted during a time when Geneva was an independent republic, and the coin was used as a symbol of the city's wealth and power.