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1 Ducat - Beatus Küttel von Gersau Pattern
1783 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Einsiedeln (Schwyz) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Beat Küttel von Gersau (1780-1808) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat (1780 -1808) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#367256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped Virgin Mary with child and sceptre standing on cloud and surrounded by lightning streaks. Six-pointed star below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPLENDIDA SICVT FVLGVR
Translation: As bright as the lightning.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Beatus Küttel von Gersau (Pattern) 1783 from Abbey of Einsiedeln (Schwyz) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Beatus Küttel von Gersau, a Swiss abbot and historian, while the reverse features a depiction of the Abbey of Einsiedeln. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its limited mintage and historical significance.