© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - Guidobald von Thun
1655 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Guidobald von Thun (1654-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (11.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: SS RVDBERTVS ET VIRGILIVS PATRONI SALISBVRGENSES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Guidobald von Thun 1655 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as only genuine gold coins would have a small hole in the center. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value and authenticity.
