1 Ducat - Joseph Clemens 1698-1699 front 1 Ducat - Joseph Clemens 1698-1699 back
1 Ducat - Joseph Clemens 1698-1699 photo
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1 Ducat - Joseph Clemens

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1688-1723)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1698-1699
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#369164
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated Madonna and child with crowned arms at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1698. MONSTRATE. +ESSE. MATREM.
FW

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Archbishop, Joseph Clemens, on the reverse side. This shield is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, adding to the coin's ornate and detailed appearance.