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© Leu Numismatik
5 Ducats - Leopold I Kolozsvár
1694 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leopold I (1691-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with Transylvanian arms on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS NOV 9 - TRANSVLVANIÆ · 16 - 94
K V
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Leopold I (Kolozsvár) 1694 coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Hungarian coat of arms, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on this particular coin is believed to have been a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to emphasize the connection between the Principality of Transylvania and the Hungarian kingdom. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the political and cultural context of the time, and highlights the complex history of the region.
