© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
4 Ducats - Urban of Trennbach
1563 year| Gold | 14 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Urban of Trennbach (1561-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#430299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Stephen standing behind Passau arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S STEPHANVS PROTHOMART
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Urban of Trennbach 1563 from Bishopric of Passau (German States) gold coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be large enough to allow a thread or a small wire to be passed through, and if the coin was found to be counterfeit, the hole would be plugged with a small piece of metal. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
