2 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) ND (1680-1690) front 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) ND (1680-1690) back
2 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) ND (1680-1690) photo
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2 Ducats - Leopold I Hall ND

 
Gold (.986) 6.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Archduke
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1680-1690
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.9 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#126390
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Tyrol eagle, leaved halo.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHIDVX AVST DVX BVRG COMES TYROL

Comment

Second type later, like the thalers after 1690.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Hall) ND (1680-1690) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled from 1658 to 1705 and was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the empire's economy. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system across the empire, and its gold content and intricate design reflect the value and prestige of the Austrian Empire at the time.