© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
10 Ducats - Ferdinand III Vienna
| Gold (.986) | 35 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1645 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, arms with flat top shield. Small shield of Austria and Vienna below in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYR Ct
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1638-1645 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 35 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at that time.
