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1 Ducat - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1755-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1779 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna and child facing in rhombus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DUCAT. / PATRONA / FRANCO= / NIÆ.1776.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg 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 of Seinsheim, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1773 to 1779. This period saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the emergence of new economic and political ideas, which had a significant impact on the way coins were minted and used. The 1 Ducat coin, made of gold and weighing 3.5 grams, was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Bishopric of Würzburg during this time.
