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1 Goldgulden - John Philip of Greiffenclau of Vollraths Neujahrsgoldgulden
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg |
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| Year | 1699 |
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| Diameter | 21 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents an elaborate baroque composition centered on the quartered arms of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, surmounted by a bishop's mitre and displayed within an ornate cartouche. Two putti flank the shield on either side, supporting it with outstretched arms in a dynamic heraldic arrangement. Above the coat of arms, three standing saintly figures are depicted in high relief, likely representing patron saints of the bishopric, each bearing their respective attributes. The peripheral legend reads IOAN PHIL D G EP HERB S R I PR FR OR DUX, identifying Johann Philipp von Greiffenclau zu Vollraths as Prince-Bishop. The overall design reflects the high baroque artistic style characteristic of late seventeenth-century German ecclesiastical coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOAN PHIL D G EP HERB S R I PR FR OR DUX |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a bold baroque composition with three standing figures in the upper register, the central figure identified as Saint Kilian, patron of Würzburg, enthroned in glory and flanked by two companion saints. Below, the episcopal coat of arms of Würzburg — displaying the characteristic rake device — is set within an ornate cartouche and supported by two heraldic winged lions as supporters. The field is richly worked in high relief, consistent with the New Year's gold gulden tradition. The circumferential legend S KILIANUS PATRONUS 1699 invokes Saint Kilian as patron and records the date of issue. The composition exemplifies the devotional and ceremonial character of these annual presentation pieces struck for the Würzburg court. |
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