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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 1644382, member: 8959&quot;]This is a dukat struck by the city of Frankfurt in 1796 during the occupation of the city by the French revolutionary army.</p><p>It is called a Kontributions Dukat, as it was a &#039;contribution&#039; by the city toward the upkeep of the french army. </p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse inscription reads &#039;made from the vessels (belongings) of the churches and people of Frankfurt&#039;. An interesting coin with history.</p><p>The obverse shows a view of the city as seen from the river Main. This is a motive often used in coins of the city of Frankfurt.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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