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Leopold I Ducat
Austria
1658–1705
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$490.94
Based on Gold spot price ($4,861.465/oz) · 90.0% purity · 3.49g
Updated 5:56 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1658–1705 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Bust of Leopold I facing right with Latin inscription.
Reverse
Imperial double-headed eagle with shield and Latin inscription.
History & Notable Facts
The Leopold I ducat helped fund the Austrian forces that lifted the Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683, turning the tide of the Turkish wars.
These gold coins, struck in Vienna and other imperial mints, featured Leopold's armored bust on the obverse and a imperial eagle on the reverse. Designs varied slightly over the years, reflecting changes in engravers or political pressures. Most were produced from high-purity gold sourced from Central European mines.
We don't know the exact mintage figures; records from that era are spotty at best. What survives shows these ducats circulated widely, from battlefields to merchant hands.
Some specimens show die cracks, a testament to rushed production amid conflict. As for myths about hidden treasures, I've seen enough fakes to know they're mostly wishful thinking.
The coins weigh about 3.5 grams, standard for ducats of the time.
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