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10 Ducats
1670 year| Gold | 34.47 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.47 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Emperor Leopold I, divided into four fields, depicting striped coat of arms of Hungary and rampant lion of Bohemia; inner shield with the coat of arms of Austria and Burgundy; Order of the Golden Fleece around; supported by double-headed eagle holding sword in right claw and sceptre in left claw; crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· ARCHIDVX · AVST : · DVX · BVRG ET : SIL · 1670
SHS
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae, dux Burgundiae et Silesiae.
Translation: Archduke of Austria, duke of Burgundy and Silesia.
Interesting fact
The 10 Ducats 1670 from Royal Mint of Silesia is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the Great Fire of London (1666) occurring just a few years prior. Despite these challenges, the Royal Mint of Silesia was able to produce a coin of exceptional quality and beauty, with its intricate design and high gold content making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.