© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - Francis Josias Silver pattern strike; Marriage
1754 year| Silver | 2.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#322215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with Roman numeral date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVPTIARVM
SOLENNIA CELEBR
COBVRGI.
M.D C. C. L. IV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Francis Josias (Silver pattern strike; Marriage) 1754 from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) is that it features a unique marriage-themed design on its reverse side. The coin was minted to commemorate the marriage of Francis Josias, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, to Princess Sophie von Sachsen-Hildburghausen in 1754. The reverse of the coin depicts the couple standing together, holding hands and surrounded by symbols of love and fertility, such as cupids and flowers. This design was meant to represent the union of the two families and the hope for a prosperous and fruitful marriage.
