


© AUREA Numismatika
1 Ducat - Ferdinand III Vienna
Gold | 3.46 g | - |
Issuer | Austrian Empire |
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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 |
Numista | N#166556 |
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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.