© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Ducat - Rudolf II Vienna
1585 year| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, Hungary and Bohemia, Austria at centre, order chain around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S LADISLAVS // HVN REX date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Rudolf II (Vienna) 1585 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be able to align with a specific star in the night sky, and if it did not align properly, it was considered a counterfeit coin. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it showcases the innovative techniques used in minting during that time period.
