1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) 1742 front 1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) 1742 back
1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) 1742 photo
Obverse © Národná Banka Slovenska – Reverse © Hess Divo

1 Ducat Silver pattern strike

1742 year
Silver 2.62 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Type
Pattern
Year
1742
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.62 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120197
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription with in exergue one additional line.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZUM // GEDÆCHTNVS // DES ZWEYTEN // REGENSPVRGISCHEN // REFORMATIONS // IVBEL IAHRS
XV.OCT.

Engraver: J.L. Oexlein

Comment

Slg. Whiting 487; Slg. Belli 2033

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Ducat from Free City of Regensburg (German States) in 1742 is an extremely rare coin, with only 20 specimens known to exist. It is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.