1 Ducat - Leonhard von Keutschach 1509-1519 front 1 Ducat - Leonhard von Keutschach 1509-1519 back
1 Ducat - Leonhard von Keutschach 1509-1519 photo
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1 Ducat - Leonhard von Keutschach

 
Gold 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Leonard of Keutschach (Leonhard von Keutschach) (1495-1519)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1509-1519
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#148980
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

St Rupert standing with crozier and salt box, arms of the archbishop below dividing the legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SANCT9 RV // DBERD9 EPS

Lettering (regular font): SANCT9 RV // DBERD9 EPS

Comment

With or without annelets on both sides of the date.
1514 coins presented by Zöttl has the second 4 inverted.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin featuring Leonhard von Keutschach, the Bishop of Salzburg from 1509 to 1519, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It is believed that only 300 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists.