© Leitwolf 2016
© Leitwolf 2016
1 Ducat - Amand of Buseck Silver pattern strike
1744 year| Silver | 3.65 g | 21.00 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Amand of Buseck (Amand von Buseck) (1737-1756) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1744 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 21.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ouroboros with cross and sun-rays around. 4-line inscription below with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FVLDA·X·SAEC·
GLORIOSA
IVBILAT
1744
ND
·
Engraver: Johann Nikolaus Dittmar
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pattern silver strike of the 1 Ducat KM# 91.Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 21
Slg. Fiorino# 2353
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Amand of Buseck (Silver pattern strike) 1744 from Abbey of Fulda (German States) is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Amand of Buseck, the Abbot of Fulda, while the reverse features a intricate design of a shield with the Fulda arms, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and foliage. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its limited mintage and historical significance.
