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8 Ducats - Ferdinand II St Veit
1632 year| Gold (.986) | 28 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1632 |
| Value | 8 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#283237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS E CARINTHIÆ DVX BVR EC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Ducats - Ferdinand II (St Veit) 1632 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the empire was facing significant economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and weighs 28 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin at the time.
