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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
8¼ Ducats - Ernest of Bavaria
1608 year| Gold | 29 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1583-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 8¼ Ducats (28.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#415546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two lions holding shield, surrounded by 16 arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 08
HL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8¼ Ducats - Ernest of Bavaria 1608 coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Archbishopric of Cologne, where the coin was minted, was a powerful ecclesiastical state that played a significant role in the political and religious conflicts of the time. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the Archbishopric's power and influence, and its gold content and intricate design would have been seen as a reflection of the wealth and sophistication of the region.
