2 Ducats 1659-1667 front 2 Ducats 1659-1667 back
2 Ducats 1659-1667 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Ducats

 
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Period
Free city (1186-1918)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1667
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#314927
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing Leopold holding orb

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLD D G ROM IMP SEM AVGVST

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats coin from the City of Bremen (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 7 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Europe, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the advanced minting techniques and artistic skills of the time.