1 Ducat - Anselm of Reichlin-Meldegg 1729 front 1 Ducat - Anselm of Reichlin-Meldegg 1729 back
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1 Ducat - Anselm of Reichlin-Meldegg

1729 year
Gold (.986) 3.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Kempten (German States)
Prince-abbot
Anselm of Reichlin-Meldegg (Anselm von Reichlin-Meldegg) (1728-1747)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1729
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#169069
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rearing horse to right, hand extended from cloud at upper left and holding reigns of horse, 2 small adjacent oval shields divide date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MODERATIONE ET INDUSTRIA.

Engraver: Christian Ernst Müller

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Anselm of Reichlin-Meldegg 1729 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been done to signify the coin's authenticity and value. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.