¼ Ducat - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 front ¼ Ducat - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 back
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¼ Ducat - Sigismund von Schrattenbach

1755 year
Gold (.986) 0.88 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1755
Value
¼ Ducat (0.56)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.88 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138689
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Arms in an oval shield with archbishop's attributes.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S A S LE NA GER PRIM date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund von Schrattenbach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1747 to 1771. During his reign, he implemented various reforms and modernized the administration of the bishopric, which helped to promote economic growth and stability in the region. The coin itself is made of gold (.986) and weighs 0.88 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.