© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
6 Ducats - Francis Louis
| Gold (.986) | 21 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Francis Louis of Pfalz-Neuburg (Franz Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg) (1729-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1732 |
| Value | 6 Ducats (21) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#405798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate 9-fold arms with central shield of Mainz, crown divides date.
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 coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz 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 Archbishop of Mainz from 1730 to 1732. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and economic stability. Despite these challenges, the 6 Ducats coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
