3 Ducats - Charles VI (Vienna) 1735-1738 front 3 Ducats - Charles VI (Vienna) 1735-1738 back
3 Ducats - Charles VI (Vienna) 1735-1738 photo
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3 Ducats - Charles VI Vienna

 
Gold (.986) 10.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1735-1738
Value
3 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
10.4 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89323
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms of Castilla, Hungary, Bohemia and ancient Burgundy, small shield of Austria at center. Legend around (start 1h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AUST DUX // BU COM TYROL date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats - Charles VI (Vienna) 1735-1738 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 Charles VI, who was the last Habsburg ruler of the empire and was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the government. The coin's mintage was likely a reflection of the growing economic prosperity of the empire during this time, as well as the increasing importance of trade and commerce.