5 Ducats ND (1765-1790) front 5 Ducats ND (1765-1790) back
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5 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 17.07 g -
Description
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
17.07 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120297
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with crowned shielded arms with surrounding chain of the order on chest.

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 17.07g 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 mint was one of the most important mints in the empire, and it produced a wide range of coins, including the 5 Ducats coin. The 5 Ducats coin was a significant denomination at the time, and it was used for large transactions and trade. The fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 17.07g makes it a valuable and collectible item today. The coin's design, which features the coat of arms of Regensburg on one side and the image of a saint on the other, is also notable for its historical and cultural significance. Overall, the 5 Ducats coin from Regensburg is an interesting and valuable piece of numismatic history.