1 Ducat Liechtenstein Gold

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Denomination:

1 Ducat (about Ducat)

Metal:

Gold

State:

Liechtenstein

Issue year(s):

1758

Liechtenstein, 1 Ducat, 1758 (Restrike)

IOS . WENC . D . G . S . R . I . PR . & GUB . DOM . DE LIECHTENSTEIN .

Armored bust of Prince Joseph right

OPP . & CARN . DUX COM . RITTB . S . C . M . CONS . INT . & CAMPI
MAR .

Crowned coat of arms, cherubs holding order belt, date below

Milled Edge

3.38g, Gold, 22mm x 23mm

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Posted by: greek 2009-09-28

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Ducat The first issue of this coin is thought to have been under Roger II of Sicily, who, in 1140, coined ducats bearing the figure of Christ, and the inscription, ‘Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus’ (or roughly, “O Christ, let this duchy which you rule be dedicated to you.” This seems to be a reference to ...

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