© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Caspar Ignaz von Künigl
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Brixen (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Kaspar Ignaz of Künigl (1702-1747) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#306933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Brixen and of the Künigl family in oval medallions within ornate cartouche with galero and crown above. Crosier and sword behind. Mitred head above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET S · R · I · PRINCE PS BRIXINENSIS * 17 17 *
Unabridged legend: Et Sacri Romani Imperii princeps Brixensis.
Translation: And Holy Roman Empire Prince of Brixen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Caspar Ignaz von Künigl 1717 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.
