© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
10 Ducats - Leopold I Vienna
1661 year| Gold (.986) | 34.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle with composite arms on oval shield, date at end of legend, CA monogram of mint official Andrea Cetto below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX // BVR COM TYR date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Leopold I (Vienna) 1661 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "L" (for Leopold) placed above the imperial eagle on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to commemorate the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1658 to 1705.
