© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Ducat - Ferdinand III Graz
| Gold (.986) | 3.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1657 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms in a round shield. Inner circle. Small shield of Styria below dividing the legend. Date divided by the crown on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVS DVX // BVR STYRIÆ ET date
Comment
Variation for the portrait, arms, presence of a mint mark betwee the feet on obverse, size of the Styria shield, etc.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1638-1657 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the empire was struggling to rebuild and maintain its power. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin continued, indicating the importance of currency and trade during this time period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.44g suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time.
