© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg
1673 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Max Gandolf von Kuenburg (1668-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (9) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Rupert seated facing
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANTVS.RVDBERTVS.EPS.SALISBVRG:1673
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Max Gandolf von Kuenburg 1673 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "M" on the reverse side, which stands for the name of the bishop, Max Gandolf von Kuenburg. This coin was minted during his reign as the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, and the inclusion of his initial on the coin signifies his personal involvement in its production. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive piece of numismatic history.
