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¼ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun
| Gold (.986) | 0.875 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Ernest of Thun (Johann Ernst von Thun) (1667-1709) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1707 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.56) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.875 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
St. Rupert sitting, with salt box at right hand and crozier at left hand, legend (start 2h) "Sanctus Rudbertus Episcopus Salisburgensis" with date at top left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S·RVDBERTVS·EPS·SALISB·1688·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1707 from Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Johann Ernst von Thun, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1687 to 1707. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was undergoing significant reforms, and the coinage system was being standardized across the empire. The ¼ Ducat coin was part of this standardization effort and was minted in gold (.986) with a weight of 0.875g. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the economy of the time and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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