5 Ducats - Philip Gotthard
1748 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Philip Gotthard of Schaffgotsch (1748-1795) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#430358 |
|---|---|
| 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
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Ducats coin was minted in 1748 during the reign of Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great. It was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate the coronation of Frederick III as the Bishop of Breslau, and it features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the Prussian bishopric on the other. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted using copper, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. The use of copper in coinage was a significant innovation in the 18th century, as it was a more durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional metals like silver and gold. This made it possible to produce coins that were more accessible to the general population, and it paved the way for the widespread use of copper in coinage in the centuries that followed.