© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Ducats - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau
1587 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1587 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (10 Dukaten) (22.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
2 saints seated facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + S • RVDBERTVS • ET S • VIRGILIVS • EPI • SALZBVRGN •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1587 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be the perfect size to fit a small needle, and if the coin was genuine, the needle would pass through the hole without any obstruction. This feature was a way to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value.
