© Leitwolf 2018
© Leitwolf 2018
1 Ducat - Henry VIII of Bibra Silver pattern strike
1779 year| Silver | 2.69 g | 22.00 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry of Bibra (1759-1788) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pattern silver strike of the 1 Ducat KM# 141Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 123
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Henry VIII of Bibra (Silver pattern strike) 1779 from Bishopric of Fulda (German States) is that it features a unique design, showcasing Henry VIII's coat of arms on one side and the Fulda bishop's coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare example of a silver pattern strike, which was created as a trial or sample coinage, and it is considered highly valuable among collectors.