© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Ducat - Damian Hartard of the Leyen
1676 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Damian Hartard of the Leyen-Hohengeroldseck (1675-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1676
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz, minted in 1676 during the reign of Damian Hartard von der Leyen, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold with a purity level of .986, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of a lower gold content, typically .900 or .800. This higher gold content makes the 1 Ducat coin a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
