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5 Ducats - Placidus von Zurlauben lead trial
1720 year| Lead | - | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Muri (Aargau) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Placidus Zurlauben (1684-1723) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Ducat (1720-1726) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#191005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird's eye view of the Muri Abbey. Below, coat of arms with mitre, crosier and sword behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVBILÆVS . ÆT . LXXXIV . REGIM . XXXVI .
MDC CXX
Comment
Off-metal strike of HMZ #2-11a.Probably minted in Zürich. Issued for the 50th anniversary of the Abbot's ordination to the priesthood at the age of 74 and in the 36th year of his rule.
Muri Abbey was a Benedictine monastery between 1027 and 1841. It was founded by the Habsburgs and dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. It flourished for over eight centuries in Muri, Canton of Aargau, near Basel, Switzerland and its possessions reached South Germany. Emperor Leopold I raised Abbott Placidus von Zurlauben (1684-1723) to the rank of prince of the Holy Roman Empire in 1701. He spent a vast sum of money in rebuilding and embellishing the monastery, the church, and the ancient mausoleum of the imperial family.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Ducats - Placidus von Zurlauben (lead trial) 1720 from Abbey of Muri (Aargau) made of Lead is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
