5 Ducats - Anthony Winckler (Gold Pattern) 1694 front 5 Ducats - Anthony Winckler (Gold Pattern) 1694 back
5 Ducats - Anthony Winckler (Gold Pattern) 1694 photo
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5 Ducats - Anthony Winckler Gold Pattern

1694 year
Gold (.986) 17.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Type
Pattern
Year
1694
Value
5 Ducats (17.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.5 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#265073
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

City view

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTAS RES IN AESTIMABILIS
LVBEC
1694

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Ducats - Anthony Winckler (Gold Pattern) 1694 from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's symbol, the Lübeck Cathedral, on the reverse side. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.