© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - Charles VI Breslau
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1722 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID • AVST • DVX: :BVR •&• SILESIÆ: 1722
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Charles VI (Breslau) 1721-1722 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Royal Mint of Silesia, which was a region that was part of the Austrian Empire at the time. The coin's mintage was likely intended to help finance the military campaigns of Charles VI, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia, among other territories. Despite the coin's age, it remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
