1¼ Ducat Silver pattern strike; Coronation
1792 year| Silver | 4.41 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 1¼ Ducat (1¼ Dukat) (4.375) |
| Currency | Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.41 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The pestonal motto of Franz II above the Crown of the holy Roman empire, beneath crossed scepter, sword and imperial orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEGE • ET • FIDE
Translation: law and faith
Edge
Rigged
Comment
This coin was struck in honor of the coronation of Franz II as Holy roman Roman empiror in Frankfurt it represented a value of about 1/4 Ducat. A smaller variant of 20 mm and 2 grams is more common because the people could afford it better. Struck using the 1-1/4 Ducat dies.This coin was semi legal tender at the time. Although is was not meant to be it was used for this purpose.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1792 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a crowned eagle with a shield bearing the coat of arms of Frankfurt, while the reverse features a crowned shield with the inscription "FRANCISCUS IMP. AVG. DVX. FRANC. R. I." (Francis, Emperor Augustus, Duke of Frankfurt, Ruler of the Franks). This design was created specifically for the coronation of Francis II as Holy Roman Emperor in 1792, and it was only used on a small number of pattern coins.
