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1 Ducat - Leopold Ernest of Firmian
1779 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Leopold Ernest of Firmian (1763-1783) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#240509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capped and mantled arms, date below.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Heinrich Straub
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Leopold Ernest of Firmian 1779 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Leopold Ernest of Firmian, who was the Prince-Bishop of Passau from 1763 to 1783. During this period, the Bishopric of Passau was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states that was dissolved in 1806. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic and trade needs of the region, as well as a symbol of the Prince-Bishop's power and influence.
