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2 Ducats - Sigismund von Schrattenbach
1755 year| Gold (.896) | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Sigismund of Schrattenbach (1753-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1755 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (4.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms in an oval shield under the archbishop's attributes, date divided by the hat on top. Legend, starts 2h for "Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps Salisburgensis Sacrae Sedis Apostolicae Legatus Natus Germaniae Primas".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S.R.I.PR.SAL.S.S.AP.LEG.NAT.GER.PRIMAS
date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Sigismund von Schrattenbach 1755 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as only genuine gold coins would have a small hole in the center. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value and authenticity.
