© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
5 Ducats - Wolfgang von Schrattenbach
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Olomouc (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Wolfgang Hannibal of Schrattenbach (1711-1738) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1729 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Thaler (1613-1748) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval arms with cardinal hat left and crown right, topped with a cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: GER.S:C:R:M:XON.IN.ET ACTV 1716 DVX S:R:I:PS.R:G:B: COM.CON.
Comment
Struck with 1 Thaler dies, KM#414. Prev. KM#134.KM# is attributed to Austrian states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Wolfgang von Schrattenbach 1713-1729 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Charles VI, who was trying to centralize power and reduce the influence of the local nobility. Despite these efforts, the coin still features the image of Wolfgang von Schrattenbach, the Bishop of Olomouc, indicating the continued importance of the Catholic Church in the region. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
