1 Ducat (Klippe; Silver pattern strike) ND (1740) front 1 Ducat (Klippe; Silver pattern strike) ND (1740) back
1 Ducat (Klippe; Silver pattern strike) ND (1740) photo
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1 Ducat Klippe; Silver pattern strike ND

1740 year
Silver 2.52 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Stuttgart (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Pattern
Year
1740
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.52 g
Size
19.2 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#118826
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A mare with a colt is featured on the obverse with the city view of Stuttgart.

Script: Latin

Lettering: WOHL GERATEHNE IUGEND MACHT FREU // DE

Engraver: J. Daniel

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat (Klippe; Silver pattern strike) ND (1740) from City of Stuttgart (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.52 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 Duke Carl Eugen of Württemberg, while the reverse features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Stuttgart. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its limited mintage and distinctive design.