© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
5 Ducats - Matthias II Vienna
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1618 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with composite arms, small shield below in legend, date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYT zc date
Comment
Thick flan, minted with ½ thaler dies KM#164Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Matthias II (Vienna) 1613-1618 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Matthias II, who ruled from 1612 to 1619. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including religious conflicts, political instability, and military conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
