1¼ Ducat (Coronation) 1790 front 1¼ Ducat (Coronation) 1790 back
1¼ Ducat (Coronation) 1790 photo
© H. D. Rauch

1¼ Ducat Coronation

1790 year
Gold (.986) 4.35 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1790
Value
1¼ Ducat (1¼ Dukat) (4.375)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
4.35 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#206794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above sword, sceptre, and imperial orb.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETATE · ET · CONCORDIA ·

Translation: Piety and harmony.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Emperor Leopold II in 1790, which was a significant event in the history of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt on the other, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.