5 Ducats - Leopold I (Prague) 1659-1661 front 5 Ducats - Leopold I (Prague) 1659-1661 back
5 Ducats - Leopold I (Prague) 1659-1661 photo
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5 Ducats - Leopold I Prague

 
Gold (.986) 17.26 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1661
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.26 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#153893
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmark:
(r) Anchor - mintmaster Christoph Margolik

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Leopold I (Prague) 1659-1661 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the kingdom was struggling to rebuild and maintain its power. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and a high gold content. This coin is a testament to the resilience and skill of the mint workers and the people of the Kingdom of Bohemia during a difficult period in history.