4 Ducats - Frederick V 1612 front 4 Ducats - Frederick V 1612 back
4 Ducats - Frederick V 1612 photo
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4 Ducats - Frederick V

1612 year
Gold (.986) 13.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Frederick V (Friedrich V) (1610-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1612
Value
4 Ducats (14)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
13.91 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196422
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above 3 shields in inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+MONETA.NOVA.AVREA.ANNO+I6I2
.IIII.-DV-CA-TT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Frederick V 1612 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by Frederick V, who was the Elector Palatine at the time, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of the Palatinate on the other. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 13.91 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.