5 Ducats (Peace) 1696 front 5 Ducats (Peace) 1696 back
5 Ducats (Peace) 1696 photo
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5 Ducats Peace

1696 year
Gold (.986) 17.33 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1696
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.33 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132669
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Angel with two shields of arms.

Script: Latin

Comment

Struck with 1 Thaler dies.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats (Peace) 1696 coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg is that it features an image of the Roman goddess of peace, Irene, on its reverse side. This symbolizes the city's commitment to peace and prosperity, and serves as a reminder of the importance of these values in the face of conflict and turmoil.