1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1744 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1744 back
1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1744 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Silver pattern strike; Reign

1744 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Pattern
Year
1744
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197863
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1744 from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, 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 portrait of Charles Theodore, the Elector of the Palatinate, while the reverse features an image of a crowned eagle holding a scepter and a shield with the coat of arms of the Palatinate. This design was created specifically for this coin and was never used on any other coin, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece for collectors.