© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
10 Ducats - Ferdinand III Graz
1648 year| Gold (.986) | 34.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned ornamented arms in oval shield, small Styria shield on top (panther spitting fire), surrounded by the chain of the order of the Golden Fleece, within a circle. The crown breaks the circle and divides the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVST DVX // BVRG STYRIÆ ETc
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1648 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 coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and weighs 34.81 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at that time.
