© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
¼ Ducat - Leopold I Breslau
| Gold (.986) | 0.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1705 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (½) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle without inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVS DVX BVR E SIL
Comment
Prev. Austria KM#1369 (KM#104)KM# is attributed to German States
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Leopold I (Breslau) 1693-1705 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Royal Mint of Silesia, which was a region that was part of the Holy Roman Empire. At the time, the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of being dissolved, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time. Despite the changes happening around it, the coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
