© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
⅙ Ducat - Leopold I Breslau
| Gold (.986) | 0.5834 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1669-1682 |
| Value | ⅙ Ducat (0.375) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.5834 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408958 |
|---|---|
| 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 BVR Et SI
Comment
Hal.1546
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Ducat - Leopold I (Breslau) 1669-1682 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, where Leopold I was the Emperor. The coin's minting was a significant event during this period, as it represented the first time a gold coin was minted in the name of the Holy Roman Emperor. This coin's existence and circulation also signified the growing influence and power of the Habsburg dynasty, which ruled over a vast portion of Europe at the time.
