5 Ducats - Charles III Joseph of Lorraine

€2.00
IssuerOlomouc, Bishopric of
Year1707
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Ducats (17.5)
CurrencyThaler (1613-1748)
CompositionGold
Weight17.1 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound
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Reference(s) KM#380
Obverse descriptionBust of Bishop Charles III Joseph of Lorraine facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDEI GRATIA CAROLUS EPISCOPUS OLOMUCENSIS
(Translation: By the grace of God, Charles, bishop of Olomouc.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of the Bishopric of Olomouc on oval shield with scrolls, supported by crowned eagles. Maltese cross, crosier, and sword behind. Crown above. Two palm leaves below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDUX LOTHAR · Et BAR · S : R : I : PS · RE · CA · BO . CO · 1707
(Translation: Duke of Lorraine and Bar, prince of the Holy Roman Empire, count of the Royal Chapel of Bohemia.)
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Mintage1707  - -
Catalog ID5708396770
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