6 Ducats - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1587 front 6 Ducats - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1587 back
6 Ducats - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau 1587 photo
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6 Ducats - Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau

1587 year
Gold (.986) 21 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1587-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1587
Value
6 Ducats (6 Dukaten) (13.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
21 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#359795
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

2 saints seated facing each other.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + S • RVDBERTVS • ET S • VIRGILIVS • EPI • SALZBVRGN •

Interesting fact

The 6 Ducats coin featuring Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is notable for its unique design, which features a wolf's head on the reverse side, symbolizing the bishop's name "Wolf" and his role as a spiritual leader.