© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
1 Ducat - Leopold II
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leopold II (1790-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1792 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4.66) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with Habsburg Lorraine arms, legend around (starts 1h) for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Lotharingiae Magnus Dux Hetruriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH A D BVRG // LOTH M D H date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Leopold II 1790-1792 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Austrian Empire. This was a period of significant political and social change, with the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte happening just a few years later. Despite these tumultuous times, the 1 Ducat coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its value remained consistent throughout the period.
