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⅙ Ducat - Leopold I Breslau
| Gold (.986) | - | - |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1698 |
| Value | ⅙ Ducat (0.375) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle with shield on its chest, holding sword and scepter. Date divided on top by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID A (SHS) D B Et SILE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Ducat - Leopold I (Breslau) 1687-1698 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. The coin was produced at the Royal Mint of Silesia, which was established in 1529 and was known for producing high-quality gold coins during this time period. The ⅙ Ducat coin was a standard circulation coin during this time and was made of gold with a purity level of .986, indicating that it contained 98.6% gold.
