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10 Ducats - Leopold I Hall
1690 yearGold (.986) | 35 g | - |
Issuer | Austrian Empire |
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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 |
Numista | N#275734 |
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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.