1 Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach 1709-1726 front 1 Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach 1709-1726 back
1 Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach 1709-1726 photo
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1 Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Francis Anthony of Harrach (1709-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1709-1726
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#151740
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

St Rupert sitting holding a crozier with or without ribbon on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S RVPERTVS EPS SALISBVRG date

Comment

Variations: types with (1726 cf Zöttl) and types without ribbon (e.g. 1715 our illustration).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Franz Anton von Harrach 1709-1726 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of the Harrach family on one side and the image of Saint Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Franz Anton von Harrach, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1709 to 1726. The coin's design is a reflection of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.