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10 Ducats - John Philip of Greiffenclau of Vollraths
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg |
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| Year | 1707 |
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| Value | 10 Ducats |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Greiffenclau zu Vollraths facing right, wearing elaborately ornamented ecclesiastical robes and a clerical collar, with long flowing hair. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine baroque detail. The surrounding Latin legend reads IAN PHILIP D G EP HERB S R IMP PR OR DV, identifying the issuer by name and title. |
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| Reverse description | The enthroned Virgin Mary, crowned and seated on a crescent moon atop billowing clouds, holds the Christ Child who bears an orb and sceptre; the composition is surrounded by a radiant glory with a star-studded crown above. The date 1707 is divided in the lower field beneath the clouds. The circular Latin legend SUSCIPE ET PROTEGE encircles the design, invoking the Virgin's protection. |
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| Mintage | 1707 |
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