8 Ducats ND (1745-1765) front 8 Ducats ND (1745-1765) back
8 Ducats ND (1745-1765) photo
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8 Ducats ND

 
Gold (.986) 28 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
8 Ducats
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
28 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#375271
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laureate and armored bust of Franz I right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISCUS D • G • ROM • IMP • SEMP • AVG •
I. L. ŒXLEIN. F.

Engraver: Johann Leonhard Oexlein

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 reign of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I (1745-1765), who was instrumental in the development of the Austrian Empire and the spread of Enlightenment ideas. Additionally, the coin was minted in the Free City of Regensburg, which was an important trading center and financial hub in the German States during that time. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.