© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
2 Ducats - Leopold I St Veit
| Gold (.986) | 6.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1686 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with round composite arms, shield of Crinthia (Kärnten) dividing the legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI AVST ET // CARIN DVX B date
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Emperor Leopold I, while the reverse features the coat of arms of the Habsburg dynasty, which was the ruling family of the Austrian Empire at the time. The coat of arms is surrounded by the Latin inscription "Leopoldus I D G R A C S H S" which stands for "Leopoldus I, Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator, Sacer Imperii Romani Augustus, Hungariae Bohemiaeque Rex" meaning "Leopold I, by the grace of God, Emperor of the Romans, Augustus of the Holy Roman Empire, King of Hungary and Bohemia". This inscription highlights the imperial and royal titles held by Leopold I, reflecting the complex political landscape of Europe during the 17th century.
