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6 Ducats - Ferdinand II St. Veit
1628 year| Gold (.986) | 21 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 6 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS ET CARINTHIAE DVX BVR EC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Ducats - Ferdinand II (St. Veit) 1628 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Austrian Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1619 to 1637 and the King of Bohemia from 1617 to 1619. During his reign, Ferdinand II faced numerous challenges, including the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648 and had a significant impact on the empire's economy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
