© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
¼ Ducat - Wolfgang von Schrattenbach ND
| Gold (.986) | 0.875 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Olomouc (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Wolfgang Hannibal of Schrattenbach (1711-1738) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1728-1730 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (½) |
| Currency | Thaler (1613-1748) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.875 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Bishop Wolfgang Hannibal of Schrattenbach. Cross above. Cardinal's galero with tessellated strings on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D ' S . R I · P · R ' C · B ' C · C · G · S ' C · R · M ' C · I · E · A
Unabridged legend: Dux Sacri Romani Imperii princeps regiae cappellae Bohemicae comes conprotector Germaniae sacrae caesareae Romanae majestatis consiliarius intimus et actualis.
Translation: Duke, prince of the Holy Roman Empire, count of the Royal Chapel of Bohemia, co-protector of Germany, and current privy counsellor of the holy imperial Roman majesty.
Comment
Attributed to Austrian states by KM, previously listed as KM#119.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Wolfgang von Schrattenbach ND (1728-1730) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Charles VI, who was trying to reform the monetary system of the Holy Roman Empire. The ¼ Ducat coin was part of a new series of coins introduced by Charles VI to replace the old system of debased currency. The coin's high gold content and detailed design made it a symbol of the Empire's wealth and power.
