© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Leopold Maria von Spaur
1768 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Brixen (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Leopold Maria of Spaur (1747-1778) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1768 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#306937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Leopold Maria Joseph of Spaur on ornate cartouche. Cross above. Crowned hermine mantle behind. Crosier and sword in the back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 17 68
Engraver: Franz Matzenkopf II
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Leopold Maria von Spaur 1768 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the episcopal consecration of Leopold Maria von Spaur, who was the Prince-Bishop of Brixen from 1747 to 1778. The coin's design features an image of von Spaur on one side and the Brixen coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
