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10 Ducats - Ferdinand III Vienna
1655 year| Gold | 34.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Script: Latin
Lettering: ARC:DVX: AVSTD BVR:S:K C:C:TVR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1655 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1655, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Europe and left the Austrian Empire in a state of economic and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still managed to be minted with a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, featuring an intricate design and made from gold. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the Austrian Empire during a difficult period in history.
