5 Ducats - Franz Ernst 1661-1662 front 5 Ducats - Franz Ernst 1661-1662 back
5 Ducats - Franz Ernst 1661-1662 photo
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5 Ducats - Franz Ernst

 
Gold (.986) 17.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Counts of Schlick (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Count
Francis Ernest (Franz Ernst) (1650-1675)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1661-1662
Value
5 Ducats (10)
Currency
Thaler (1519-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#122822
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Franz Ernst 1661-1662 from Counts of Schlick (Kingdom of Bohemia) gold coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Counts of Schlick, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier coins issued by the Counts of Schlick, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.