8 Ducats - Amand of Buseck

Issuer Fulda, Abbey of
Year 1738
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 8 Ducats (8 Dukaten) (28)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 27.90 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s) Johann Nikolaus Dittmar
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#88, Fr#1057, Eichelmann#87
Obverse description Capped, draped bust facing right with surrounding legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering AMANDVS·D.G·S·R·I·PRINC·ET·ABB·FVLD·
(Translation: AMANDUS D(ei) G(ratia) S(acri) R(omani) I(mperii) PRINC(eps) ET ABB(as) FULD(ensis) = Amand, by the grace of God, prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Abbot of Fulda)
Reverse description Helmeted ornate 4-fold arms, date below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VERITATE·ET·IVSTITIA· N · 1738 · D
(Translation: Truth and Justice ND = Johann Nikolaus Dittmar)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1738 - -
Numisquare ID 3015115650
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