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1 Ducato - Peter Vigilius
1776 year| Silver | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Trento (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Peter Vigil of Thun and Hohenstein (1776-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) |
| Currency | Ducat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled oval shield of arms in baroque frame, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELECTUS DIE XXIX MAII 1776
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Ducato was a trial coin minted in 1776 by the Prince-Bishopric of Trento, a region in northern Italy, during the reign of Prince-Bishop Peter Vigilius. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted with a unique feature - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it was a trial or pattern piece, and not meant for circulation. This feature makes the Pattern 1 Ducato a distinctive and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
