| 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. |
50th Anniversary of the Abbot's Ordination to the Priesthood
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.
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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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Sincona AG Auction 102 Lot 5003
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29 Oct 2025 | XF |
USD 25 068.00
(CHF 20 000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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