10 Ducats - Leopold I ND
Gold | 35.55851 g | - |
Issuer | Hungary |
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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 |
Numista | N#188939 |
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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.