© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
5 Ducats - Charles II of Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn
1678 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Olomouc (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles II of Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn (Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn) (1664-1695) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Thaler (1613-1748) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: REG : CAP : BOHE : ET · DE LIECHTENSTAIN C M
Comment
Either KM 269 or KM 303 - More info needed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Charles II of Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn 1678 coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Charles II, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Olomouc, which includes a cross and other religious symbols. This blending of religious and political imagery reflects the complex power dynamics of the time, where the church and state were closely intertwined.
