© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
12 Ducat - Wolf Dietrich Von Raitenau
1594 year| Gold | 42.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 12 Ducats (12 Dukaten) (27) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 42.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tower in storm with waves, wind, and hail, with the date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN DOMINO SPERANS NON INFIRMABOR 1594
Translation: Trusting in the Lord I shall not be Weakened
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Ducat - Wolf Dietrich Von Raitenau 1594 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 exact size of a specific type of needle, and if the needle fit perfectly into the hole, it was considered proof that the coin was genuine. This unusual feature makes the 12 Ducat - Wolf Dietrich Von Raitenau 1594 coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
