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© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
4 Ducats - Leopold II Vienna
1790 year| Gold | 13.87 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Leopold II (1790-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (18.66) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.87 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AVST D BVRG (4) LOTH M D HET 1790
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Leopold II (Vienna) 1790 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Austrian Empire. This was a period of significant political and social transformation, with the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte's empire having a profound impact on the continent. Despite these challenges, the Austrian Empire continued to thrive, and the 4 Ducats coin remains a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.
