2 Ducats - Leopold I (Vienna) 1669 front 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Vienna) 1669 back
2 Ducats - Leopold I (Vienna) 1669 photo
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2 Ducats - Leopold I Vienna

1669 year
Gold (.986) 6.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Archduke
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1669
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.9 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#161998
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with round composite arms, mint mark (rosette) dividing the legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVS (MM) DVX B CO TYR date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Leopold I (Vienna) 1669 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "L" (for Leopold) placed above the imperial eagle on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to commemorate the coronation of Leopold I as the Holy Roman Emperor in 1658.