2 Ducats - Leopold I
1695 year| Gold | 7.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (Dukát) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and glorified radiant Madonna standing on a crescent, in ornamented dress, scepter in left hand, glorified child sits on the right arm in a rhombus cutting through the inner pearl circle at four points
Crowned twofold Hungarian coat of arms under the crescent
Mint mark divided
Date at the end of the inscription
Lettering:
S : IMMACVL : VIRGO : M : MAT : D : P : HVN : 1695 ·
N B
Translation: Saint Immaculate Virgin Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Leopold I 1695 from Hungary is that it was minted during a time when the country was under Habsburg rule, and the coin features an image of Emperor Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was valued at 2 Ducats, which was a significant amount at the time. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not only used by the wealthy but also by merchants and traders. Its value was based on the gold standard, and it remained in circulation until the early 18th century. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
