© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Ferdinand III Vienna
1657 year| Gold (.986) | 3.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1657 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms in a round shield. Inner circle. Small shield of Austria and ancient Burgundy below dividing the legend. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVRG C TYRO date
Comment
Not in Krause or possibly grouped under KM#950 with other totally different types (standing portrait).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1657 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1657, which was just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, a devastating conflict that had ravaged much of Europe. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and intricate designs making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
