© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Ducat - Frederick II Pattern
1740 year| Silver | 7.26 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.26 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription, below in exergue 3-line inscription with date in roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VERITATI
ET
IVSTITIÆ
HOMAG BEROL
D • 3 • AVG
MDCCXL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Frederick II (Pattern) 1740 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Silver weighing 7.26g is that it features a unique design that was never actually used in circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern, or a trial coin, to test the design and production process, but it was ultimately not adopted for widespread use. This makes it a rare and interesting piece for collectors and historians to study and admire.
