6 Ducats - Joseph Dominicus of Lamberg 1753 front 6 Ducats - Joseph Dominicus of Lamberg 1753 back
6 Ducats - Joseph Dominicus of Lamberg 1753 photo
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6 Ducats - Joseph Dominicus of Lamberg

1753 year
Gold (.986) 21 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Passau (German States)
Bishop
Joseph Dominic of Lamberg (1723-1761)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1753
Value
6 Ducats (21)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
21 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#275528
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with cardinal's hat above arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D • G • EPISC • PATAV • - S • R • I • PRINC • 1753

Comment

Struck with the dies of the 1 taler (1 Konventionstaler)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats - Joseph Dominicus of Lamberg 1753 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the episcopate of Joseph Dominicus of Lamberg, who served as the Bishop of Passau from 1723 to 1763. The coin's design features an image of Bishop Lamberg on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Passau on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.