© 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 - Francis Ignaz
1705 year| Gold | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Sprinzenstein (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Francis Ignaz (1639-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⋆ ARCHI • MONETARIVS HÆREDITARI • VTRIVSQ • AVSTRIÆ • 1705
Unabridged legend: Archi monetarius haereditarius Utriusque Austriae.
Translation: Hereditary arch-monneyer of both Austrias.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Francis Ignaz 1705 coin from Counts of Sprinzenstein (Austrian States) 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 sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it a distinctive and highly sought-after collector's item.
