© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
4 Ducats - Matthias II Vienna
1617 year| Gold (.986) | 13.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 4 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.60 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with composite arms, small shield of Austria below in legend. Three digits date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYR date
Comment
Possibly unique. Sold 32 000€ by Frühwald in 2016.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Matthias II (Vienna) 1617 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1617, just a few years after the Thirty Years' War had begun, which would go on to last from 1618 to 1648. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and intricate design. This coin is a testament to the resilience and skill of the mint workers and the Austrian Empire during a time of conflict.
