6 Ducats ND
| Gold (.986) | 20.82 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1245-1803) |
| Emperor | Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1765 |
| Value | 6 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 20.82 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate and armored bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANCISCUS D.G. ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVG.
I · L · Œxlein · F.
Unabridged legend:
Franciscus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Johann Leonard Öxlein fecit
Translation:
Francis, by the Grace of God, Roman Emperor, Always Augustus
Johann Leonard Öxlein, he has made it.
Engraver: Johann Leonhard Öxlein
Comment
Gold strike of a taler die.
In April 1750, the homage to Emperor Francis took place in Regensburg. This coin was probably struck to mark this event.
The Stone Bridge was built between 1135 and 1146 and is the oldest still existing and essentially unchanged bridge north of the Alps. The 16-arched, 330-metre-long and seven-metre-wide bridge was reinforced with three towers.
The north tower was called the “Black Tower” due to its dark masonry. When French troops stormed the city in 1809, it was severely damaged and had to be demolished. The second tower stood on the bridge itself. It served as a rear guard for the bridgehead and monitored access to Oberer Wöhrd. It was demolished after it was severely damaged by ice in 1784. The third tower controlled the immediate entrance to the city and is still preserved. It is called the debtor's tower because defaulting debtors had to languish there in a dungeon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats coin from the Free City of Regensburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I (1745-1765), who was a member of the House of Habsburg and ruled over a vast territory that included Austria, Hungary, and parts of Germany. The Free City of Regensburg, where the coin was minted, was a wealthy and influential trading center located on the Danube River, and it played a significant role in the economy of the region. The coin's high gold content and intricate design reflect the prosperity and cultural sophistication of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1750-1765) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Ducats ND (1745-1765) coin.
