1 Ducat - Joseph I (Graz) 1706 front 1 Ducat - Joseph I (Graz) 1706 back
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1 Ducat - Joseph I Graz

1706 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Joseph I (1705-1711)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1706
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#407953
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Composite arms with baroque ornamentation, above a small shield of Styria. Legend (starts 1h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · · D · B · STYRIÆ · 1706 ·

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Styriae

Translation: ... Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Styria

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1706 Austrian Empire 1 Ducat coin made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.5g is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Joseph I, who was known for his extensive reforms and modernization efforts within the empire. This coin, bearing his image, represents a tangible piece of history from that time period.