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) 3.49 g 22.5 mm
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
3.49 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#73326
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Willibald standing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRO DEO CÆSARE & PATRIA.
SANCTUS WILIBALDUS.
17 38

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.49 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of John Anthony II of Freyberg in 1738, who was the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt from 1736 until his death in 1757.