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© Spink and Son
10 Ducats - Ferdinand III Graz
1641 year| Gold | 34.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1641 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with collar chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, date above
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI + AVST + DVX + BVRG + STYRIAE + TEC
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Ferdinand III (Graz) 1641 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 of gold, indicating the wealth and power of the Austrian Empire at the time.
