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1 Ducat - Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein (1747-1753) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1752 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. Rupert facing sitted on a throne with his salt boxe and crozier.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S RUPERTUS EP S SALISBURG date
Comment
Variants: in 1747 the back leg of the throne is not covered and the salt boxe has 3 sectors, in 1751, the throne leg is covered by the mantle and the boxe has 4 sectors (see Zöttl#2842 and Zöttl#2845).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein 1747-1752 from Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian 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 Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her efforts to centralize power and reform the economy of the Austrian Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system across the empire, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time.
