1 Ducat - Charles Kasper of the Leyen 1654-1656 front 1 Ducat - Charles Kasper of the Leyen 1654-1656 back
1 Ducat - Charles Kasper of the Leyen 1654-1656 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Kasper of the Leyen

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Charles Caspar von der Leyen (Karl Kaspar von der Leyen) (1652-1676)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1654-1656
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418256
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mitre above arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCL ARCHICANCEL P E ADM PRVM PERPET 1654

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it features an image of Charles Kasper of the Leyen, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1654 to 1656. This coin was minted during his tenure, making it a unique piece of history that highlights the importance of religious leaders in the region during that time period.