6 Ducats - Francis Louis 1730 front 6 Ducats - Francis Louis 1730 back
6 Ducats - Francis Louis 1730 photo
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6 Ducats - Francis Louis

1730 year
Gold (.986) 21 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia)
Prince-bishop
Francis Louis of Neuburg (Franz Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg) (1683-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1730
Value
6 Ducats (12)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
21 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#339302
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oval 4-fold arms in baroque frame on which superimposed a cross with shield in center containing imperial eagle with cross in shield on breast, large crown above divides date, mantle hanging from crown and draped behind arms, titles cont.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
O : T : EP : WOR : & • WRA : P : E : C : P : RH : B : I : C : & • M : DVX •
17 30

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats - Francis Louis 1730 from Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Louis, who was the Bishop of Breslau from 1717 to 1732. During his tenure, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and infrastructure of the region, which helped to increase trade and commerce. The coin itself is made of gold (.986) and weighs 21 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.