1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1708 front 1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1708 back
1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1708 photo
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1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
John Ernest of Thun (Johann Ernst von Thun) (1667-1709)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1687-1708
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#91706
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

St. Rupert

Script: Latin

Lettering: S RVDBERTVS EPS SALISBVRG date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687-1708 coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the Bishopric of Salzburg, which was a prince-bishopric of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features an image of Johann Ernst von Thun, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, was likely influenced by the Baroque style that was popular during that time period.