1 Ducat - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1772 front 1 Ducat - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1772 back
1 Ducat - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1772 photo
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1 Ducat - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim

1772 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1755-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1772
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#161625
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms in rhombus.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim 1772 from Bishopric of Würzburg (German 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 Adam Frederick, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1772 to 1787. During his reign, Würzburg underwent significant modernization and economic growth, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency, and it was likely used for large transactions and trade between wealthy merchants and nobles.