© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Ducats - Ferdinand III Vienna
1655 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARC : DVX : AVSTD BVR : S : K : C : C : TYR
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 maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
