© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
7 Ducats - Charles the Posthumous
1614 year| Gold (.986) | 24.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Brixen (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles of Austria the Posthumous (1613-1624) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 7 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#306929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms between two mitred coats of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ EPVS : BRIX : ET : WRATISLAVIENS : ⚔ A° 1614 ⁑
Unabridged legend: Episcopus Brixinensis et Wratislaviensis
Translation: Bishop of Brixen and Wrocław.
Comment
Unique piece according to Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH, Auction 63, Lot 1776, 14 March 2001.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 7 Ducats - Charles the Posthumous 1614 from Bishopric of Brixen (Austrian States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich detail and artistry of the time.
