© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Amand of Buseck
1744 year| Gold (.986) | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Amand of Buseck (Amand von Buseck) (1737-1756) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1744 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ouroboros with cross and sun-rays around. 4-line inscription below with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FVLDA·X·SÆC·
GLORIOSA
IVBILAT
1744
ND
Translation:
FULDA X SAEC(ulis) GLORIOSA IUBILAT = The Glorious Jubilee of 10 centuries of Fulda
ND is the engraver's mark (Johann Nikolaus Dittmar)
Engraver: Johann Nikolaus Dittmar
Comment
Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 20Slg. Schmidt# 1106
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Amand of Buseck 1744 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the appointment of Amand of Buseck as the Prince-Abbot of the Abbey of Fulda in Germany. The coin features an image of Amand on one side and the coat of arms of the Abbey on the other. It was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.50 grams.
