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2 Ducats
– Hamburg
Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years:
1793–1806
Country:
Germany
Issuer:
Hamburg
Period:
Free Hanseatic City
(1324—1922)
Ruler:
Francis II
Currency:
Thaler
(1675—1872)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
9,663
Material
Diameter:
24 mm
Weight:
6.98 g
Gold weight:
6.83 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
97.9%
Gold
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
References
KM:
#
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506
Numista:
#31143
Value
Bullion value:
$1139.36
Obverse
Description:
Inscribed square frame with side decorations, topped by the city arms.
Inscription:
MON.AVR.
HAMBVR
GENSIS.
ADLEGEM
IMPERII.
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Imperial double-headed eagle with scepter and sword, holding an orb on its chest. Date follows legend.
Inscription:
FRANSISCVS.II.D.G.R.IMP.SEMP.AVGVST.1804.
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1793
—
360
+
1794
—
673
+
1795
—
600
+
1796
—
547
+
1797
—
670
+
1798
—
670
+
1799
—
765
+
1800
—
811
+
1801
—
1,273
+
1802
—
1,256
+
1803
—
837
+
1804
—
—
+
1805
—
—
+
1806
—
1,201
+
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