½ Ducat (Coronation) 1619 front ½ Ducat (Coronation) 1619 back
½ Ducat (Coronation) 1619 photo
© Auktionen Frühwald

½ Ducat Coronation

1619 year
Gold (.986) 1.72 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1619
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.72 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#200585
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown with crossed palm and laurel branches behind, all above 5-line inscription with date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat (Coronation) 1619 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Emperor Ferdinand II, who was crowned on July 10, 1619. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the Frankfurt coat of arms on the other. It was made of gold (.986) and weighs 1.72 grams.