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10 Ducats - Lothair Francis of Schönborn
1697 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Lothair Francis of Schönborn (1693-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (35) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#286990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval arms, angel’s head and wings below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN MANIBVS DOMI NI SORTES MEÆ
16 97
GF N
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Lothair Francis of Schönborn 1697 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Lothair Francis of Schönborn, who was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1693 to 1729. During his reign, Schönborn implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and promote trade in the region. The coin itself is made of gold (.986) and weighs 35 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.