© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
2 Ducats - Leopold I
| Gold | 7.12 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1667 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (Dukát) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with scepter in the right hand, child on the left arm seated on crescent; crowned twofold Hungarian shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AV · DV · BVR · MA R · MORA · CO · TYR · 1664
K B
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Comment
1664: Unpublished date! Only two dates - 1661 and 1667 minted in Kremnitz are known. From the die 1662 or 1663 recarved to 1664. It means that probably at least one of mentioned dates was minted as well. However, it is not known till today same as 1664.) The given example on the picture weighs 6.95g.source: Macho & Chlapovič
- Authenticity is questionable
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, with a long beard and wearing a crown, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Hungary, which includes a double-headed eagle and a shield with the Hungarian royal symbols. The coin's design was created by the renowned Austrian artist, Johann Carl Aichinger.
