St. Gallen Ducat
Switzerland
1798–1848
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$486.35
Based on Gold spot price ($4,816.001/oz) · 90.0% purity · 3.49g
Updated 12:34 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Switzerland |
| Years Minted | 1798–1848 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts the coat of arms of St. Gallen.
Reverse
Features an inscription with the denomination and date.
History & Notable Facts
The St. Gallen Ducat was struck using 22-karat gold, often recycled from older European coins to stretch limited resources during Switzerland's turbulent post-Napoleonic years.
That recycling wasn't just thrifty; it reflected the canton's pragmatic approach to currency amid political fragmentation. The obverse typically bore the arms of St. Gallen, a simple shield with a bear, while the reverse featured a cross, echoing medieval designs but updated for the era.
Mintage figures remain murky—records from that period were spotty, with some lost to fires or neglect. We know production peaked around 1820, but exact numbers evade us.
Exact weights varied slightly, usually around 3.5 grams, making these coins handy for trade but not always consistent.
Oh, and if you think every ducat tells a story, remember: sometimes a coin is just a coin that paid the bills.
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