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5 Ducats - Wenzel
1794 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Paar (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Wenzel (1792-1812) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with the arms of the Paar family, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVP IMP AVL REG HER P G HER POST MAG 1794
Unabridged legend: Supremus Imperii Auleaque Regiae Hereditarius & Per Germaniam Hereditarius Postarum Magister
Engraver: Johann Nepomuk Würth
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Wenzel 1794 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Counts of Paar, who were influential nobles in the Austrian States, and it features an image of Emperor Francis II on one side and the Paar family crest on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item today, and its historical significance is a testament to the complex political and economic landscape of 18th century Europe.
