© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - John Philip of Lamberg
1698 year| Gold (.986) | 6.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | John Philip of Lamberg (1689-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1698 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES DE LAMBERG S R I PRINCEPS
1698
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John Philip of Lamberg 1698 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 done to signify the coin's authenticity and value. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
