2 Ducats - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn

Features

Issuer Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn (1573-1617)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1573-1617
Value 2 Ducats
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 6.76 g
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
270482
References Fr# 3624,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Helmschrot# 93
Klaus Helmschrott, Helmschrott Rosemarie; 1977. Würzburger Münzen und Medaillen von 1500-1800. Self-published, Kleinrinderfeld, Germany.

Obverse

1/2-length figure of St. Kilian, head slightly to right, divides S - K, all in circle, small shield of 4-fold arms below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IVLIVS · D : G : EPISCOP ° - WIRTZ : FRA : OR : DVX
S K

Reverse

Double headed eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: INVICTI * PATRIÆ * CVSTODES

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1573-1617) 

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