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Ducat ND
1775 year| Gold (.986) | 3.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Basel |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1775 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (8) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621- 1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription within decorative cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUCAT·
REIPUBL:
BASILEEN
SIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ducat ND (1775) from City of Basel made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.3 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the year 1775, which was during the height of the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, a time of intellectual and philosophical pursuit of progress and reform. This coin may have been used in transactions with merchants and traders who were involved in the expanding global trade and commerce during this period.
