© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
5 Ducats - Leopold I Graz
| Gold (.986) | 17.2 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Archduke | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1674-1690 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Date divided at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHI D AVS DV // X BVR STYRIÆ ETc date
Comment
Sold for 42 000€ by Frühwald in 2015.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1674-1690 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Emperor Leopold I in 1674, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and simplify trade. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency, not only within the empire but also internationally. Despite being minted over 300 years ago, the 5 Ducats - Leopold I (Graz) 1674-1690 coin remains a popular collector's item and a testament to the rich history of the Austrian Empire.
