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© Sincona AG
1 Ducat - Adam Francis
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Adam Francis (Adam Franz) (1703-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1732 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#328089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-fold arms with central shield in oval baroque frame, order chain around, princely hat above divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN·SCHWARZENBERG·LANDGR· IN·CLEGG·D·C
17 29
Comment
Lettering varies, or changed on yet undetermined date, at least in 1729.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Schwarzenberg, minted during the reign of Adam Francis (1721-1732), was made of gold with a purity level of .986, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. This means that the coin contains 98.6% gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
