© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach
| Gold (.986) | 1.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Francis Anthony of Harrach (1709-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1709-1722 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Rupert
Script: Latin
Lettering: S: RVDBERTVS • EPS • SALISBVRG • 1722
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach 1709-1722 from Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region. The coin's obverse features an image of Saint Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, and its reverse features the coat of arms of the Harrach family, who were prominent nobles in the region. The coin's intricate design and high gold content make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the cultural heritage of Europe.
