$13,973.00 USD
Struck in the year 1763, this medallic gold ducat commemorates a significant moment in European history—often associated with peace treaties concluding the Seven Years’ War (notably the Treaty of Hubertusburg or the Treaty of Paris). While not issued as circulation coinage, this piece was struck in the same weight and purity standard as the Dutch ducat (~3.5g of .986 fine gold), using medallic techniques for higher relief and artistic detail.
Obverse: Female allegorical figure of Peace holding a torch and olive branch, stepping onto land from a chariot drawn through the clouds. Below, the inscription reads “GERMANIA PACATA” ("Germany Pacified") with “IAM REDIRE AUDENT” ("Now Dare to Return") in the legend above.
Reverse: The Peace Messenger (“NUNCIA PACIS”) flies above the City Hall of Augsburg, where the treaty was proclaimed. The date appears in Roman numerals as “MDCCLXIII” (1763) with the engraver’s signature “LIEB” below the building.
Graded PCGS AU58, this example lies just a whisper below Mint State. The About Uncirculated designation indicates full design detail and remaining luster with only the faintest touch of wear on the highest points. As a medallic issue, this ducat’s artistry and preservation elevate its appeal far beyond typical bullion-type trade coins. Specimens in AU58 are uncommon, as most were either mishandled or lost over the centuries, making this a high-condition survivor from a pivotal year in 18th-century diplomacy.
