© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Ducat - Charles VII Coronation
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Open Decalogue book on Ark of the Covenant.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VNIONE ET OBSERVANTIA LEGUM
DE CA LO GVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles VII (Coronation) 1742 coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Charles VII as the Holy Roman Emperor, which took place on February 12, 1742, in Frankfurt. The coin's design features an image of Charles VII on one side and the Frankfurt coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's significance in the Holy Roman Empire.
