© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Charles II Francis of Austria Graz
| Gold (.986) | 3.41 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II Francis (1564-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1577 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned panther spitting fire of the arms of Styria
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVSTRIAE DVX BVR STY Z & 75
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles II Francis of Austria (Graz) 1575-1577 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian States. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II Francis, who was the Duke of Styria and a member of the House of Habsburg. At the time, the Austrian States were facing economic and political challenges, including inflation, debt, and conflicts with neighboring territories. Despite these challenges, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and weighs 3.41 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin during that time.
