5 Ducats - Placidus von Zurlauben
Features
| Issuer |
Abbey of Muri
(Aargau)  |
|---|---|
| Abbot |
Placidus Zurlauben (1684-1723)
|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Ducat (1720-1726) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 311822 |
| References | KM# 6 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann. Der neue HMZ-Katalog. Band 2 - Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). Jean-Paul Divo, Edwin Tobler; 1974. Die Münzen der Schweiz im 18. Jahrhundert = The coins of Switzerland in the 18th century. Bank Leu, Zürich, Switzerland. |
Commemorative issue
50th Anniversary of the Abbot's Ordination to the Priesthood
Obverse
Bust of the abbot facing right with cloak, zucchetto and cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLACIDVS . ABB . MVR . S . R . I . PRINCEPS
Unabridged legend: Placidus Abbas Muriensis Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps
Translation:
Placidus Abbas Muriensis Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps.
Placidus, abbot of Muri, prince of the Holy Roman Empire.
Reverse
Bird's eye view of the Muri Abbey. Below, coat of arms with mitre, crosier and sword behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVBILÆVS . ÆT . LXXXIV . REGIM . XXXVI .
MDC CXX
Unabridged legend:
Iubilaeus. Aetate 74. Regnat 36.
1720
Translation:
Iubilaeus. Aetate 74. Regnat 36.
Jubilee. Age of 74. 36th regnal year.
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 2401.91
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Actual gold weight: 0.555 oz
Current gold price: 4329.62 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Sincona AG Auction 102 Lot 5003 
|
29 Oct 2025 | XF |
USD 25 068.00
(CHF 20 000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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