© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
½ Ducat - Hieronymus von Colloredo
1776 year| Gold | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Hieronymus von Colloredo (1772-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms on oval shield with cross above. Crowned mantle with sword and crosier behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1776
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Hieronymus von Colloredo 1776 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of the Colloredo family on one side and an image of the Salzburg Cathedral on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Hieronymus von Colloredo, who was the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg from 1771 to 1803. The coin's design serves as a representation of the close relationship between the Colloredo family and the Catholic Church, as well as the importance of the Salzburg Cathedral as a symbol of religious and political power in the region.
