1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1638-1652 front 1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1638-1652 back
1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1638-1652 photo
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1 Ducat - Ferdinand III Vienna

 
Gold 3.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1638-1652
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.46 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#166556
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with Austria arms below dividing the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID A DVX // BVR C TYR date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1638-1652 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 facing economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of gold, indicating the wealth and power of the Austrian Empire at the time.