5 Ducats - Ferdinand II (Prague) 1621-1637 front 5 Ducats - Ferdinand II (Prague) 1621-1637 back
5 Ducats - Ferdinand II (Prague) 1621-1637 photo
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5 Ducats - Ferdinand II Prague

 
Gold (.986) 17.5 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Ferdinand II (1617-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1637
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.5 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#91263
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Comment

Varieties exist. Prev. KM#1399.

Known mintmarks:
(l) 1621-1622 and 1627-1629 - Star and crescent - mintmaster Benedikt Huebiner
(n) 1623-1624 - Griffin left - mintmaster Hans Suttner
(p) 1631-1637 - Cross on platform - mintmaster Tobias Schuster
(q) 1637 - Hand holding star - mintmaster Jakob W. Wolker

Probably unique 1627 year: