© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
5 Ducats - Matthias II Vienna
1609 year| Gold (.986) | 17.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1609 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Composite arms on flat top shield, crowned with St Stephan's crown, chain of the Golden Fleece around, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX BVR - MAR MO CO TYR 1609
Comment
Minted from 1/2 thaler dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Matthias II (Vienna) 1609 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The coin was minted in 1609, just a year after the death of Emperor Rudolf II, who had ruled the empire for over 30 years. This led to a period of political instability, as various factions vied for power and control. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
