© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
10 Ducats Plague ND
1714 year| Gold (.986) | 34.81 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1245-1803) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.81 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oblation of Noah and his sons at mount Ararat, Noah's Arch in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETER NO RATIS HAEC BONA FERT // POST FVNERA GRATES.
GEN.C.VIII. // V.XX.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the plague that swept through Regensburg in 1714, which killed over 1,000 people in the city. The coin's obverse features an image of St. Sebastian, who was believed to offer protection against the plague, while the reverse shows a depiction of the city's patron saint, St. Emmeram. The coin's mintage was limited to only 1,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
