© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
8 Ducats - Johann Ernst von Thun
1687 year| Gold (.986) | 28 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Ernest of Thun (Johann Ernst von Thun) (1667-1709) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (8 Dukaten) (18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Rupert at left with salt box in right hand and crosier in left hand. Saint Virgil at right with crosier in right hand and the abbey St Peter of Salzburg below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SS : RVDBERTUS ET VIRGILIUS PATRONI SALISBVRGENSES ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats - Johann Ernst von Thun 1687 coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Thun family, which was added to the reverse side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and it was added to signify the new ruler, Johann Ernst von Thun, who was appointed as the Bishop of Salzburg in 1687. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a coin that has been minted with a special design element to commemorate a significant event or person.
