1 Ducat - Paris von Lodron 1639-1642 front 1 Ducat - Paris von Lodron 1639-1642 back
1 Ducat - Paris von Lodron 1639-1642 photo
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1 Ducat - Paris von Lodron

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Paris von Lodron (1619-1653)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1639-1642
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (2.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#102675
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

St Rupert seated with salt box and crozier, the mitra divides the legend on top. Inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCTVS RVDBERTVS EPS SALISB date

Comment

Ducat type 3 of Zöttl.
Krause divides the Ducats in 2 types (KM#65 et 109) but the difference is not clear.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Paris von Lodron 1639-1642 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design.