1 Ducat - Philip of Spiegel zum Desenberg 1759 front 1 Ducat - Philip of Spiegel zum Desenberg 1759 back
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1 Ducat - Philip of Spiegel zum Desenberg

1759 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Corvey (German States)
Abbot
Philip of Spiegel zum Desenberg (1758-1776)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1759
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#272935
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oval shield of 4-fold arms in baroque frame, superimposed on crowned mantle and crossed sword and crozier, date divided by crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IUSTITIA. &. - PRUDENTIA.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Abbey of Corvey (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.5 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Philip of Spiegel zum Desenberg in 1759, who was the Prince-Bishop of the Abbey of Corvey from 1749 to 1776.