8 Ducats ND (1784-1790) front 8 Ducats ND (1784-1790) back
8 Ducats ND (1784-1790) photo
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8 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 27.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Emperor
Joseph II (1765-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1784-1790
Value
8 Ducats
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
27.75 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120301
Rarity index
97%

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.

Engraver: Georg Christoph Busch

Interesting fact

The 8 Ducats coin from the Free City of Regensburg (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and revolution, when many European nations were undergoing significant political and social upheaval. Despite this turmoil, the Regensburg coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the city's strong economic position and its status as a free imperial city within the Holy Roman Empire.