10 Ducats - Leopold I ND (1657-1705) front 10 Ducats - Leopold I ND (1657-1705) back
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10 Ducats - Leopold I ND

 
Gold 35.55851 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1657-1705
Value
10 Ducats (Dukát) (35)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold
Weight
35.55851 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188939
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and glorified Madonna seated on a cloud, in ornamented dress, scepter in right hand, orb in the left; glorified child sits on the left arm
Crowned oval twofold Hungarian coat of arms under child
No year mark

Lettering: S : IMMACVL : VIR : MAR : MAT : DEI : PAT : HVNGARIÆ :

Translation: Saint Immaculate Virgin Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Ducats coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary. 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 coin remained a popular form of currency throughout Europe and was known for its high gold content and intricate design.