1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1783 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1783 back
1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1783 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Silver pattern strike; Reign

1783 year
Silver 2.70 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Pattern
Year
1783
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.70 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197866
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Silver pattern strike; Reign) 1783 from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) made of Silver weighing 2.70 g 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 a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Palatinate. This design was created specifically for this coin and was not used on any other coins issued by the Palatinate or any other region.