© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
10 Ducats - Ferdinand II. Graz
1636 year| Gold | 69.33 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1636 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 69.33 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fifteen-field coat of arms crowned with the archducal hat: Hungary, Styria, Bohemia, León, Austria, Burgundy, Castile, Carinthia, Carniola, Habsburg, Gorizia, Burgau, Württemberg, Swabia, Alsace; surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • ARCHI • AVST • DVX • - • BVR • STYRIÆ • ETc •
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Styria, etc
Comment
Previously, it was common for collectors to engrave or stamp the value in ducats on their gold coins to know the coin's value. Here the owner stamped in “XX” which would mean it's a 20 ducat coin, but it isn't.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Ferdinand II. (Graz) 1636 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the empire was facing economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin shows that the empire was still capable of producing high-quality currency, with its gold content and detailed design. This coin is a testament to the resilience and craftsmanship of the Austrian Empire during a difficult period in its history.
