© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
6 Ducats - Guidobald von Thun
1655 year| Gold (.986) | 20.84 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Guidobald von Thun (1654-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 6 Ducats (6 Dukaten) (13.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 20.84 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
2 saints carrying a model of the cathedral.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SS RVDBERTVS ET VIRGILIVS PATRONI SALISBVRGENSES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats - Guidobald von Thun 1655 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the 17th century, counterfeiters were known to produce fake coins made of cheaper metals, so the hole was added as a way to ensure that the coin was made of genuine gold. The hole also served as a symbol of the coin's value and authenticity, as it was difficult to counterfeit such a detailed feature. This unique feature makes the 6 Ducats - Guidobald von Thun 1655 coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
