© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
10 Ducats - Matthias II Vienna
1614 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms, orb between the 2 heads, beaded circle around. Small shield of Austria and ancient Burgundy below dividing the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID. AVS: DVX: // BVR: CO: TYR: ZC' 1614
Comment
Minted with dies of thaler KM#169Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Matthias II (Vienna) 1614 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1614, just a few years after the death of Emperor Rudolf II, who had ruled the empire for over 30 years. Rudolf's death led to a succession crisis, with several claimants vying for the throne. This led to a period of political instability and conflict, which lasted for several years. Despite this turmoil, the minting of coins continued, with the 10 Ducats - Matthias II (Vienna) 1614 coin being one example of a coin minted during this time.
