© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
5 Ducats ND
| Gold (.986) | 17.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1245-1803) |
| Emperor | Joseph II (1765-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1790 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#101808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Josef II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOSEPHVS II . D . G . / ROM . IMP . SEMP . AVG .
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats coin from the Free City of Regensburg (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 17.50g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the period of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states that existed from the 10th to the 19th century. The Regensburg coinage was introduced in 1765 and was used until 1790, during which time the city was a free imperial city, meaning it was self-governing and had a certain level of autonomy. The coin's design features the image of St. George slaying a dragon, which was a common motif in medieval coinage. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
