3 Ducats ND (1745-1765) front 3 Ducats ND (1745-1765) back
3 Ducats ND (1745-1765) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 10.44 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
3 Ducats (3 Dukat)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
10.44 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#268683
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Franz I right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISCUS I • D • G • ROM • IMP • SEMP • AVG •
I L OEXLEIN

Engraver: Johann Leonhard Oexlein

Interesting fact

The 3 Ducats coin from the Free City of Regensburg (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 10.44g is interesting because 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 (1745-1765), who was instrumental in the development of the Austrian Empire and the growth of trade and commerce in the region. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.