© Teutoburger Münzauktion
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1 Ducat - Johann Ehrenreich Trial Strike
1717 year| Zinc | 13.16 g |
| Issuer | Counts of Sprinzenstein (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Ehrenreich (1705-1729) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 13.16 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Milled, Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Count of Sprinzenstein with three helmets above: left helmet with sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), middle helmet with rampant bull, and right helmet with crowned griffin. Scrolls behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ ARCH · MONETAR · HÆREDIT · UTRIUSQ · ARCHIDUC · AUSTRIÆ ✤ 1717
Unabridged legend: Archi monetarius haereditarius utriusque archiducatus Austriae.
Translation: Hereditary arch-monneyer of the Archduchy of both Austrias.
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Comment
30x31 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Johann Ehrenreich (Trial Strike) 1717 from Counts of Sprinzenstein (Austrian States) made of Zinc weighing 13.16g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a trial strike, meaning it was struck as a test or sample, and not intended for circulation. This makes it particularly valuable to collectors and numismatists.
