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2 Ducats - Leopold I Graz
Gold (.986) | 6.8 g | - |
Issuer | Austrian Empire |
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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 |
Numista | N#125951 |
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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.