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5 Ducats - Philip Gotthard
1748 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Philip Gotthard of Schaffgotsch (1748-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277254 |
|---|---|
| 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
4 Ducat from the same die exists, probably made because there was not enough gold. Only twenty of these coins were supposed to be made.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Philip Gotthard 1748 coin from the Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) is that it features an image of the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, on the reverse side. This is unusual for a coin issued by a religious institution, as Minerva is not a religious figure, but rather a symbol of learning and wisdom. This suggests that the coin may have been intended to promote the values of education and knowledge, as well as the power and influence of the Prussian bishopric.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1748 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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