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5 Ducats - Leopold I
1703 year| Gold | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1703 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (Dukát) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, N B divided by eagle's tail.
Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche
Uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield
Date at the end of the inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID · AVST · DVX · BV · MAR · MOR · CO · TYR · 1703
N B
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats - Leopold I 1703 coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of gold and weighed 17.5 grams, making it a substantial and valuable coin. Interestingly, the 5 Ducats - Leopold I 1703 coin was not only used as a means of currency but also as a symbol of power and prestige. It was often given as a gift to high-ranking officials and nobles, and its value was seen as a reflection of the wealth and influence of the Holy Roman Empire. Overall, the 5 Ducats - Leopold I 1703 coin is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the economic, political, and social dynamics of 18th-century Europe.
