1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1745 front 1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1745 back
1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1745 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1¼ Ducat Silver pattern strike; Coronation

1745 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Pattern
Year
1745
Value
1¼ Ducat (1¼ Dukat) (4.375)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#209593
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coronation items on altar, all seeing eye above.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1¼ Ducat (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1745 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Francis I, while the reverse shows a crowned eagle with the Frankfurt coat of arms. This design was created specifically for the coronation of Francis I as Holy Roman Emperor and was never used on any other coin, making it a rare and valuable piece for collectors.