2 Ducats ND (1745-1765) front 2 Ducats ND (1745-1765) back
2 Ducats ND (1745-1765) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Emperor
Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1745-1765
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405973
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Franz I facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISC : D • G • R • I • S • A •
I. L. Œ.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats ND (1745-1765) from Free city of Regensburg (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 Holy Roman Emperor Francis I, who was instrumental in the development of the Austrian Empire and the spread of Enlightenment ideas across Europe. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the Regensburg region during this period.