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2 Ducats
– Hamburg
Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years:
1754–1765
Country:
Germany
Issuer:
Hamburg
Period:
Free Hanseatic City
(1324—1922)
Ruler:
Francis I
Currency:
Thaler
(1675—1872)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
1,272
Material
Diameter:
29 mm
Weight:
7 g
Gold weight:
6.90 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
98.6%
Gold
Magnetic:
No
References
KM:
#
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413
Numista:
#31142
Value
Bullion value:
$1153.10
Obverse
Description:
City coat of arms in a rococo frame.
Inscription:
MONETA AVREA HAMBVRGENSIS. 1757
I·H·L·
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Imperial double-headed eagle holding scepter and sword, with an orb on its chest.
Inscription:
FRANCISCVS D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVGVST
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Johann Hinrich Lowe
Edge
Mints
Name
Mark
Hamburgische Münze
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1754
—
—
+
1755
—
505
+
1756
—
767
+
1757
—
—
+
1758
—
—
+
1759
—
—
+
1760
—
—
+
1761
—
—
+
1762
—
—
+
1763
—
—
+
1764
—
—
+
1765
—
—
+
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