2 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1674-1684 front 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1674-1684 back
2 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1674-1684 photo
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2 Ducats - Leopold I Graz

 
Gold (.986) 6.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Archduke
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1674-1684
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.8 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#125951
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Oval arms in a baroque shield, date divided above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHI D A DVX // BVRG STYRIÆ
IAN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1674-1684 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in Graz, which was a strategic location that allowed the Habsburgs to maintain control over their territories in the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used throughout the empire. Its gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and merchants.