1 Ducat - Leopold Anton von Firmian 1738-1740 front 1 Ducat - Leopold Anton von Firmian 1738-1740 back
1 Ducat - Leopold Anton von Firmian 1738-1740 photo
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1 Ducat - Leopold Anton von Firmian

 
Gold (.986) 3.45 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Leopold Anthony von Firmian (1727-1744)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1738-1740
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#151798
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Thin portrait.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S RVDBERTVS EPS SALISBURG date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Leopold Anton von Firmian 1738-1740 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" on the reverse side, which stands for "Firmian," the name of the bishop who issued the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists.