© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Charles VI Vienna
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1721 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with arms of Austria. Legend around (starts 1h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVSTRIÆ DVX BUR CO TYR date
Comment
Krause groups under the same KM#1559 two types that are obviously different (portraits and legends).The years 1720 and 1721 attributed here to this early type are uncertain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles VI (Vienna) 1713-1721 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Charles VI, who was trying to stabilize the empire's economy after years of inflation and financial instability. The coin's gold content and carefully controlled minting process made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency, which helped to promote trade and commerce throughout the empire.
