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5 Ducats - Franz Anton von Harrach ND
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Francis Anthony of Harrach (1709-1727) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1709-1727 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (11.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hand of God holding the reins of a jumping horse
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEC LAXE NEC STRICTE NIMIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Slg. Dolenz-310Franz Anton Fürst von Harrach (* 2 October 1665 in Vienna; died 18 July 1727 in Salzburg) was appointed to the coadjutor of the Diocese of Vienna in 1701 and titular bishop of Epiphania in Syria, from 1702 to 1705, was Prince-Bishop of Vienna, was in 1705 coadjutor of the Archbishop of Salzburg, ruled from 1709 to 1727 as one of the most important archbishops the Archbishopric of Salzburg and was elevated by Emperor Leopold I ad personam in the Imperial Prince.
The star below the bust is the engraver's mark for Philipp Heinrich Müller of Augsburg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Franz Anton von Harrach, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Salzburg on the other. The coin's design was created by the artist Johann Bernhard Felsner, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during that time period.
