Ducat - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler 1749-1751 front Ducat - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler 1749-1751 back
Ducat - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler 1749-1751 photo
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Ducat - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler

 
Gold 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Emperor
Francis I (1745-1765)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1751
Value
1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#317191
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with shield of Lorraine and Toscana.
Lettering starts at 7 o'clock and continuous, date at the end

Script: Latin

Lettering: TU DOMINE SPES MEA 1751

Translation: You Lord, my hope

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ducat - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler 1749-1751 from Hungary made of Gold weighing 3.45 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the Seven Years' War, which was a global conflict that lasted from 1756 to 1763 and involved many European powers. Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.