½ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 front ½ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 back
½ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 photo
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½ Ducat Silver pattern strike; Coronation

1658 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Pattern
Year
1658
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#209520
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above globe, arms from clouds to sides with scepter and sword, eye of god to top in clouds.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDVSTRIA CONSILIOET

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Leopold I, while the reverse shows a crowned imperial eagle holding a scepter and a globe. This design was created specifically for the coronation of Leopold I and was never used on any other coin, making it a rare and valuable piece for collectors.