Austrian Empire 2 Ducats - Leopold I, 1659
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Information
Country
Austrian Empire
Austrian Empire
Currency
Thaler
(1520 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Ducats - Leopold I
Year
1659
Ruler
Leopold I
(1657–1705)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6.92
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Ducats - Leopold I from Austrian Empire. Issued in 1659. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.92 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate portrait with smooth hair, facing right, inner circle. Legend around (starts 1h). An arabesque on top.
- Reverse
- Crowned double headed imperial eagle with sword and sceptre, composite arms in an oval shield at centre surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece. A small shield of Carinthia (Kärnten) divides the legend below. Date divided by the crown on top. ET linked for "etc" in legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1659 | — |
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