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Ducat Off-Metal Strike
1710 year| Silver | 4.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Rheinau (Zürich) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Gerold II of Zurlauben (1697-1735) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1710 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Ducat (1711-1728) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#187749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Axonometric view of the Abbey church.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASILICAM · HANC · DEO · ADORNAVIT
1710
Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner
Comment
Minted by Gerold II von Zurlauben (1697-1735).R3 Rarity (5-10 known pieces) according to Richter Pr.
Weight listed as 4.95g by Richter Pr. Pieces sold at auction vary between 5.14-5.18g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Ducat (Off-Metal Strike) 1710 from Abbey of Rheinau (Zürich) made of Silver weighing 4.95g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a numismatic rarity, and its value lies not only in its silver content but also in its historical significance and scarcity.
