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2 Ducats - Francis I
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 29 mm |
| 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 | 1754-1765 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1675-1872) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial double headed eagle holding scepter and sword, on its chest an imperial orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCISCVS D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVGVST
Engraver: Johann Hinrich Lowe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Francis I 1754-1765 coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis I, who was the first emperor of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine and ruled over a vast territory that included Austria, Hungary, and parts of Germany. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of the Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds and cities in Northern Europe that Hamburg was a part of. The coin's gold content and weight also reflect the value placed on gold as a medium of exchange and store of value during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 IHL | 505 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1756 IHL | 767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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