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Ducat - Beda Angehrn
1774 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Saint Gall (St. Gallen) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Beda Angehrn (1767-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (8) |
| Currency | Thaler (1767-1796) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seated Saint, rampant bear at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTUS GALLUS ABBAS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Beda Angehrn 1774 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Napoleonic Wars. Despite the conflicts, the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland, where the coin was minted, remained a neutral entity and was able to continue producing coins like this one. This coin's existence serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people who created it, as well as the importance of preserving cultural and monetary traditions during times of upheaval.
