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Ducat - Beda Angehrn
1781 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 | 1781 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (8) |
| Currency | Thaler (1767-1796) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant bear right, within wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABB.S.G. E.S.I.A.V.E.
1781
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Beda Angehrn 1781 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland, which was a powerful and influential religious institution at the time. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing demand for currency during the Enlightenment period, as trade and commerce were expanding rapidly. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Ducat - Beda Angehrn 1781 is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.