Holy Roman Empire in nummis

FAQ

Generic questions

What does FAQ mean?

FAQ means "Frequently Asked Questions". Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about HRE and coins.

Numismatic questions

I'v found a coin on which is written: TU DOMINE SPES MEA and FRANC D G R I S A GER IER REX. What's this?

If is not made of gold, is 99,99% a fake, a gift from "Reader's Digest". It's a "reproduction" of a ducat from Francis I , emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. The original coin, made in gold, wheights 3.4 gr whit a diameter of 20,4 mm. The fake is attracted by a magnet.