© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
8 Ducats - Joseph Benedict von Rost
1747 year| Gold | 27.55 g |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Joseph Benedict von Rost (1728-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (24) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1758-1777) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#224220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the bishop on an oval shield within a rococo cartouche. Crosier and sword behind. Galero with knotted and tesselated strings above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX : LIB : BORON : DE : ROST : DOM : IN : FVRSTENB : E : FVRSTENAU
J7 47
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats - Joseph Benedict von Rost 1747 coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a guarantee of its genuineness and value.
