© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
10 Ducats - Alexander Sigismund of Pfalz-Neuburg
1694 year| Gold (.986) | 34.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Alexander Sigismund of Pfalz-Neuburg (Alexander Sigismund von Pfalz-Neuburg) (1690-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (35) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown above two arms in cartouche, crozier and sword in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P H M // + COM + PAL + RH + BA + IV + CL + ET + MONT + DVX & +
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats coin featuring Alexander Sigismund of Pfalz-Neuburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1694, during the reign of Alexander Sigismund, who was the Bishop of Augsburg and the Duke of Pfalz-Neuburg. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade, with the formation of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of city-states like Augsburg. The coin's gold content and high denomination reflect the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.