2 Ducats - Salentin of Isenburg 1577 front 2 Ducats - Salentin of Isenburg 1577 back
2 Ducats - Salentin of Isenburg 1577 photo
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2 Ducats - Salentin of Isenburg

1577 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Salentin of Isemburg (1567-1577)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1577
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#295122
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

5-fold arms with central shield of Isenburg, titles of Salentin and date in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALEN D G ELECT EC COL ET ADM PAD 77

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Salentin of Isenburg 1577 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "S" and "I" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for the name of the archbishop, Salentin of Isenburg. This coin was minted during a time when the Archbishopric of Cologne was a powerful and influential state in the German region, and the coin's design reflects the importance of the archbishop's role in the region's governance and economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1577  804 - - - - - -

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