2 Ducats - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1620-1635 front 2 Ducats - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1620-1635 back
2 Ducats - Ferdinand II (Vienna) 1620-1635 photo
© Auktionen Frühwald

2 Ducats - Ferdinand II Vienna

 
Gold (.986) 6.88 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1635
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.88 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89308
Rarity index
91%

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. Date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYR ZC date

Comment

Note: Zc in the legend stands for Etc
Variations in time (details of portrait, orb between eagle's heads etc): ex. for 1630: