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1 Ducat (Abbot's Priesthood Ordination) – Muri

Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the Abbot's Ordination to the Priesthood
Switzerland
Context
Year: 1720
Country: Switzerland Country flag
Issuer: Muri
Period:
Currency:
(1720—1726)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Weight: 3.49 g
Gold weight: 3.49 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard5
Numista: #186676
Value
Bullion value: $581.01

Obverse

Description:
Bust of Abbot Placidus von Zurlauben in profile, wearing a monastic mantle, zucchetto, and cross.
Inscription:
PLACIDVS . ABB . MVR . S . R . I . PRINC .
Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:
Zurlauben coat of arms with three helms: left, a wolf with a flag; center, a crosier and mitre; right, a wolf. An inescutcheon bears the Abbey's arms.
Inscription:
IVBILÆVS . ÆT . LXXIV . REG . XXXVI

+ 17 20 +
Script: Latin

Edge

Categories

Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mints

NameMark
Zürich

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1720
Legendary