10 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) 1690 front 10 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) 1690 back
10 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) 1690 photo
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10 Ducats - Leopold I Hall

1690 year
Gold (.986) 35 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Archduke
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1690
Value
10 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
35 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275734
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms within Order chain

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BV CO TYR 16 90

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) 1690 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled from 1658 to 1705 and was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the empire's economy. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the empire, as well as the increasing influence of trade and commerce in the region. Despite being over 300 years old, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.