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© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
1 Ducat - Charles II Francis of Austria Graz
1584 year| Gold | 3.46 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II Francis (1564-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1584 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Styria crowned with the archducal hat
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVSTRI • DVX • BVR • STYR : Z • 84
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles II Francis of Austria (Graz) 1584 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Styria, which was a region in Austria. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, beneath the emperor's name. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, making it a distinct and valuable collector's item.