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5 Ducats - Paul Sixtus I
1620 year| Gold (.986) | 17.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Trautson (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Paul Sixtus I (1589-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.58 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INFALKENSTEIN AVREI VELL EQVES
16 Z0
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Paul Sixtus I 1620 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian States. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Ferdinand II, who was trying to stabilize the economy and centralize power after the chaos of the Thirty Years' War. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Counts of Trautson to promote their own power and influence, as well as to demonstrate their loyalty to the emperor. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.