© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
5 Ducats Coronation ND
1612 year| Gold | 17.36 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.36 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle surrounded by 7 shields of arms.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Emperor Matthias in 1612, which was a significant event in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the Frankfurt coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's loyalty to the emperor and its status as a free imperial city.
