2 Ducats (Abbot's Priesthood Ordination) – Rheinau
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the Abbot's Ordination to the Priesthood
Switzerland
Context
Material
References
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Numista: #187453
Value
Bullion value: $1149.04
Obverse
Description:
Abbey and Zurlauben family arms side-by-side, topped by helmets with a central mitre on a pillow. A crosier and mantle behind.
Inscription:
GEROLD · II · ABB · RHENOV · IUBILÆUS · ÆT · 74 · REG · 27 ·
(1723)
(1723)
Script: Latin
Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner
Reverse
Description:
Saint Fintán of Taghmon, facing forward. He holds a staff and a book with a crown, a raven on his shoulder. Below are the coats of arms of Scotland and Anwarths.
Inscription:
S · FINTAN · PRINC · LAGINIÆ · MONACH · RHENOV
Script: Latin
Engraver: Hans Jakob Gessner
Edge
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Zürich | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | — | — |
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