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2 Ducats
– Hamburg
Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years:
1746–1753
Country:
Germany
Issuer:
Hamburg
Period:
Free Hanseatic City
(1324—1922)
Ruler:
Francis I
Currency:
Thaler
(1675—1872)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
4,032
Material
Diameter:
27.5 mm
Weight:
7 g
Gold weight:
6.90 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
98.6%
Gold
Magnetic:
No
References
KM:
#
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399
Numista:
#31140
Value
Bullion value:
$1152.73
Obverse
Description:
City coat of arms in a rococo frame.
Inscription:
MONETA AVREA HAMBURGENSIS. *
I.H.L.
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Imperial double-headed eagle holding scepter and sword, with an orb on its chest. Date at bottom, flanked by the eagle's tail.
Inscription:
FRANCISCVS.D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVGVST.
17 / 50
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Johann Hinrich Lowe
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Hamburgische Münze
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1746
—
450
+
1748
—
292
+
1749
—
543
+
1750
—
446
+
1751
—
1,207
+
1753
—
1,094
+
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