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1 Ducat - Maximilian III Hall ND
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Maximilian III (1602-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1618 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arms in an inner circle, small shield of Tyrol at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON:NOVA:AVR::COMITA:TIROLI:
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Unabridged legend: MONETA NOVA AUR COMITA TIROLI
Comment
St Léopold, or Leopold III of Austria, of the Babenberg dynasty, was the margrave of Lower Austria and Vienna from 1095 to 1136. Canonized, he became the St Patron of lower Austria.Mint letters CÖ for Christof Örber.
Coin attributed erroneously by Krause to Leopold. This error is frequent in auctions.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Maximilian III (Hall) ND (1616-1618) coin from County of Tyrol (Austrian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian III, who was the Archduke of Austria and the King of the Romans, and it was a time of great turmoil in the Holy Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
