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Ducat - Beda Angehrn
1773 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 | 1773 |
| 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#89776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seated Saint, rampant bear at left, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: G·E·H·E·P·O·O·B·1773
Engraver: Johann Haag
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Beda Angehrn 1773 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 as trade and commerce expanded across the continent. Despite being made of gold, the coin was still used for everyday transactions, highlighting the value and importance of gold as a medium of exchange during this period.
