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1 Ducat - Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein
| Gold (.986) | 3.50 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein (1747-1753) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1751 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the bishop.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALISBURG · S · SED : AP · LEG · GER · PRI · 1748
Translation:
Latin, unabridged: Salisburg sanctus sedis apostolicae legatus, Germaniae Primas.
English: Legate of the Holy See of Salzburg, First bishop of Germany.
Engraver: Franz Matzenkopf
Comment
here is a variant without MK below the bust for 1749.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1748 to 1751. 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 3.50 grams, was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Bishopric of Salzburg during this time.
