10 Ducats - Adam Francis 1721 front 10 Ducats - Adam Francis 1721 back
10 Ducats - Adam Francis 1721 photo
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10 Ducats - Adam Francis

1721 year
Gold (.986) 35 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Schwarzenberg (German States)
Prince
Adam Francis (Adam Franz) (1703-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1721
Value
10 Ducats (35)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
35 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#274731
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Four-fold arms with central shield in oval baroque frame, chain of order around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN SCHWARZENBERG LANDGR IN CLEGGOV
17 21

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Adam Francis 1721 from Principality of Schwarzenberg (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1721, just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a profound impact on the economies of many European countries, including Germany. Despite the challenges of the time, the Principality of Schwarzenberg was able to maintain its independence and issue its own currency, which is a testament to the region's resilience and economic strength.