2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike) 1730 front 2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike) 1730 back
2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike) 1730 photo
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2 Ducats Silver pattern strike

1730 year
Silver 6.13 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Pattern
Year
1730
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.13 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#178112
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with orb on chest, date separated at bottom.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike) 1730 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 6.13 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's symbol, the Hamburg Admiralty, on the reverse side. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the rich history of Hamburg and its significance in the German States during the 18th century.