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2 Ducats - Christoph Francis of Hutten ND
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Christopher Francis of Hutten (Christoph Franz von Hutten) (1724-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1729 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christophorus with baby Jesus on his shoulders holding a staff and marching through a river. In the back a landscape view with the Würzburg Cathedral.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A DEXTRIS EST MIHI NE COMMOVEAR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Christoph Francis of Hutten ND (1724-1729) from Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) gold 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 Christoph Franz von Hutten, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1724 to 1729. During his reign, Würzburg was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states that was dissolved in 1806. The coin's mintage was likely a way for the Bishopric of Würzburg to promote trade and commerce within the region, as well as to solidify its economic and political ties with other German states.
