© 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 - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn ND
| Gold (.986) | 6.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn (1573-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1617 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: INVICTI * PATRIÆ * CVSTODES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn ND (1573-1617) coin is that it features an image of Julius Echter, the Bishop of Würzburg, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Würzburg on the other. This coin was minted during Echter's reign as bishop, which lasted from 1573 to 1617, and it is made of gold with a purity of .986, weighing 6.76 grams.
