© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
2 Ducats - Leopold I Graz
| Gold (.986) | 6.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1685-1687 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned composite arms in an ornamented shield surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. Date divided by the crown on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI D AVS // D BV STYRIÆ date
Comment
2 types are documented by Herinek with different ornementations of the shieldand legends on reverse. BVRG in 1676 and D BV in 1687 (our illustration).1687 is overwritten on 1685.
1672 (pooled by Krause with the others) has an eagle on reverse and is a different type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1685-1687 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 empire to maintain control over its territories in the region. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the coin remains a testament to the empire's resilience and stability.
