5 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 front 5 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 back
5 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 photo
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5 Ducats Silver pattern strike; Coronation

1658 year
Silver 21.80 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Pattern
Year
1658
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
21.80 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#209538
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above globe, arms from clouds to sides with scepter and sword, eye of god to top in clouds.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1658 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Leopold I, while the reverse side depicts the Imperial Eagle with the Frankfurt coat of arms. This particular design was only used for a few years during the coronation of Leopold I, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.