¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1745) front ¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1745) back
¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1745) photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

¼ Ducat Silver pattern strike ND

1745 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Type
Pattern
Year
1745
Value
¼ Ducat (0.875)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120107
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laureate and armored bust facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANCISC.I.D.G.R.I.S.A.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1745) from Free city of Regensburg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Regensburg, while the reverse features a stylized eagle with outstretched wings. This design was created specifically for the Pattern ¼ Ducat and was not used on any other coins issued by Regensburg or any other German state.