1 Ducat - John Anthony II of Freyberg 1738 front 1 Ducat - John Anthony II of Freyberg 1738 back
1 Ducat - John Anthony II of Freyberg 1738 photo
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1 Ducat - John Anthony II of Freyberg

1738 year
Gold (.986) 3.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States)
Prince-bishop
John Anton II of Freyberg (1736-1757)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1738
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.44 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278713
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Walburga standing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRO DEO CAESARE & PATRIA
1738
SANCTA WALBURGA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - John Anthony II of Freyberg 1738 from Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Freyberg family crest, which was added to the coin's obverse (front side) to signify the coin's origin and authenticity.