Extremely rare five ducats of the Bishopric of Würzburg.
Struck with the dies of Thaler.
Scratches.
The presented specimen is one of the two available on the auction market for private collectors.
Germany, Bishopric of Würzburg, Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn (1642-1673), 5 Ducats 1652
Obverse: bust of the prince bishop, in front, with the coat of arms below him
IO PHIL D G S SED MOG A EP S R I P G A C P E E H F O Dvx
Reverse: Madonna with a crown and halo, standing on a crescent moon, holding Jesus in one hand and a scepter in the other
CLVPEVS OMNIBVS INTESPERANTIB 9 - +
Gold, diameter 42 mm, weight 16.44 g
