4 Ducats - Philip Gotthard
1748 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g |
| Issuer | Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Philip Gotthard of Schaffgotsch (1748-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms with chain of order below within crowned mantle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPISC WRATISLA PR NISS ET DUX GROTTKO 17 48
Comment
Originally twenty 5 Ducats were supposed to be made. Given that 4 Ducat exists, most likely hypothesis is that it was made as there was not enough gold availlable.
Only one specimen is known to be in London museum.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Philip Gotthard 1748 coin from the Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the midst of the Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural growth that emphasized reason, science, and progress. This movement had a significant impact on the way people thought about money and trade, and the 4 Ducats coin reflects this shift towards a more modern and standardized monetary system. The use of gold in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this time, and the coin's weight and purity were carefully regulated to ensure its authenticity and value.
