25 Ducat - Philip Charles of Eltz-Kempenich 1740 front 25 Ducat - Philip Charles of Eltz-Kempenich 1740 back
25 Ducat - Philip Charles of Eltz-Kempenich 1740 photo
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25 Ducat - Philip Charles of Eltz-Kempenich

1740 year
Gold 86.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Philip Charles of Eltz-Kempenich (1732-1743)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
25 Ducats (Dukaten) (87.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
86.96 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#287008
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arms within crowned mantle, sword and crozier behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering: NIHIL MIHI DEERIT PS 22 17 40 DOMINUS REGIT ME ET

Interesting fact

The 25 Ducat coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz, minted in 1740 during the reign of Philip Charles of Eltz-Kempenich, is an extremely rare and valuable coin. It is made of gold and weighs 86.96 grams, making it one of the largest and heaviest coins of its time. Its value is estimated to be in the range of hundreds of thousands of dollars, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.