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4 Ducats - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg
1668 year| Gold | 13.75 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Max Gandolf von Kuenburg (1668-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (9) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.75 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saint Rupertus (left with salt box) and St Virgilius (right with cathedral) seated, holding crosiers, facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⁕ SS : RVDBERTVS · ET · VIRGILIUVS · PATRONI · SALISBVRGENSES ·
Comment
Probszt-1600Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg 1668 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element: the coat of arms of the von Kuenburg family, which includes a pair of stag's antlers. This design was added to the coin to signify the powerful influence of the von Kuenburg family in the region during the 17th century.
