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5 Ducats – Frankfurt

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Election of Matthias as Holy Roman Emperor

Germany

Context

Year: 1612

Country: Germany

Issuer: Frankfurt

Period:

Free City

(1372—1866)

Ruler: Matthias

Currency:

Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 32.3 mm

Weight: 17.36 g

Gold weight: 17.36 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #44

Numista: #200575

Value

Bullion value: $2900.30

Obverse

Description:

Matthias on horseback before a city.

Inscription:

MATTHIAS. D:G/ .IMP:RO.

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle crowned, encircled by seven heraldic shields.

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1612	—	—

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