1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1711 front 1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1711 back
1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1711 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1¼ Ducat Silver pattern strike; Coronation

1711 year
Silver 3.70 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Pattern
Year
1711
Value
1¼ Ducat (1¼ Dukat) (4.375)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.70 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#209541
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Globe in circle of clouds.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1711 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Emperor Charles VI, while the reverse depicts the Imperial Eagle with the Frankfurt coat of arms. This particular design was only used for a few years before being replaced by a different design, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.