© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Leopold I Graz
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1661 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Impariel eagle with composite arms, small shield of Styria below in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVS DVX // BVR STYRIÆ etC date
Comment
Illustration error in Herinek, uncertainty about vintages.Sold for €18,000 by Frühwald in 2015.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Leopold I (Graz) 1659-1661 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1659, just a year after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Europe and left the Austrian Empire in a state of economic and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
