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5 Ducats - Leopold I Kolozsvár- Klippe
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 | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with Transylvanian arms on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS NOV 9 - TRANSVLVANIÆ · 16 - 94
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Leopold I (Kolozsvár- Klippe) 1694 coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features a unique design element known as a "klippe" or "clip," which is a small, tab-like projection that extends from the edge of the coin. This feature was used to prevent the coin from being clipped or shaved, which was a common practice at the time to collect precious metal. The klippe also served as a way to easily identify genuine coins from counterfeit ones.
