10 Ducats - Leopold I 1660 front 10 Ducats - Leopold I 1660 back
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10 Ducats - Leopold I

1660 year
Gold 35.55851 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1660
Value
10 Ducats (Dukát) (35)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold
Weight
35.55851 g
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188954
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, N B divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned twofold Hungarian coat of arms in U shape cartouche
No center shield
Date at the end of the inscription

Lettering:
ARCHIDVX · AV · DVX · BVRG · COM · TYR · 1660
N B

Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Tyrol

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Ducats - Leopold I 1660 coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1657 to 1705. It was a time of great turmoil in Europe, with conflicts such as the Thirty Years' War and the Great Turkish War taking place. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Hungary during this period was known for its high quality and beauty, and the 10 Ducats - Leopold I 1660 coin is a prime example of this. Its intricate design and high gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and merchants.