© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
2 Ducats - Ernst von Bayern
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1540-1554) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1549 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (4.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two saints facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S RVDBERTVS ET S VIRGILIVS EPI SALZ
Translation: Saint Rupert and Saint Virgilius, bishops of Salzburg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Ernst von Bayern 1541-1549 coin is that it features an image of St. Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, on its reverse side.
