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2 Ducats - Gerold II von Zurlauben Off-Metal Strike
1723 year| Silver | 7.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Rheinau (Zürich) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Gerold II of Zurlauben (1697-1735) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Ducat (1711-1728) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#187454 |
|---|---|
| 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)R3 Rarity (5 to 10 known pieces) according to Richter Pr.
Weight varies 6.01-7.52g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats - Gerold II von Zurlauben (Off-Metal Strike) 1723 from Abbey of Rheinau (Zürich) is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a numismatic rarity, and its value lies not only in its silver content but also in its historical significance and scarcity.
