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1 Ducat
(Abbot's Priesthood Ordination) – Muri
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Commemoration:
50th Anniversary of the Abbot's Ordination to the Priesthood
Switzerland
Context
Year:
1720
Country:
Switzerland
Issuer:
Muri
Period:
Abbey
Currency:
Ducat
(1720—1726)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Weight:
3.49 g
Gold weight:
3.49 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Gold
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
References
KM:
#
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5
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
Engraver:
Hans Jakob Gessner
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
Engraver:
Hans Jakob Gessner
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