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2 Ducats - Gerold II von Zurlauben
1723 year| Gold (.986) | 7.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Rheinau (Zürich) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Gerold II of Zurlauben (1697-1735) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Ducat (1711-1728) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#187453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate Saint Fintán of Taghmon standing facing, with staff of office in right hand and crown on book in left hand. Raven on his left shoulder. Two coats of arms below (Scotland and Anwerths).
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · FINTAN · PRINC · LAGINIÆ · MONACH · RHENOV
Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner
Comment
Minted by Gerold II von Zurlauben (1697-1735)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Gerold II von Zurlauben 1723 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Abbot Gerold II von Zurlauben of the Abbey of Rheinau in Switzerland. The coin's design features an image of the Abbot on one side and the coat of arms of the Abbey on the other. It was made of gold (.986) and weighs 7.00 grams.
