5 Ducats - Simon Henry 1673 front 5 Ducats - Simon Henry 1673 back
5 Ducats - Simon Henry 1673 photo
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5 Ducats - Simon Henry

1673 year
Gold (.986) 17.42 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Simon Henry (1665-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1673
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5)
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
17.42 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276030
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CLEMENTE • DEO • & • BONA • CONSCIENTIA
1673

Interesting fact

The 5 Ducats coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, minted in 1673, is an extremely rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only 12 of these coins were minted, making it one of the rarest coins in the world.