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5 Ducats - Leopold I
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1702-1703 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (Dukát) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, crown divides date at top, 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
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1703 · ARCHIDVX · AVS · DVX · BVR · MAR · MOR · CO · TY ·
N B
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and the King of Hungary. The coin features an image of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 17.5 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
