© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Henry VIII of Bibra
1779 year| Gold (.986) | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry of Bibra (1759-1788) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with date in roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D·STURMO·
PROTOABBATI·FULD·
POST·M·ANNOS·
INTER·COELITES·VIVO·
PIUS·SUCCHESS·HENRICUS·
IN·SACRO·ORDINE·
QUINQUACENATIUS·
IUBILAT·
MDCCLXXIX·
Engraver: Johann Leonhard Oexlein
Comment
Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 122Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Henry VIII of Bibra 1779 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Henry VIII, who was the Bishop of Fulda from 1759 until his death in 1779. The coin's design features an image of Henry VIII on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Fulda on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
