© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun
1699 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Ernest of Thun (Johann Ernst von Thun) (1667-1709) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram of Joseph I.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IRS
· TIMORE · · AMORE ·
MDCIC
Comment
Previously KM#M5"Largesse money". These coins were thrown from a pedestal to the crowds after the three-day celebrations on the occasion of the visit to Salzburg of the future emperor, Joseph I. 1/9 thaler was roughly the daily wage of a laborer. 1/4 ducat was the daily wage of a court councilor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1699 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the appointment of Johann Ernst von Thun as the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg. This coin is a rare and valuable piece, with only 3,000 minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
