1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1712) front 1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1712) back
1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1712) photo
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1 Ducat Silver pattern strike ND

1712 year
Silver 2.59 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Pattern
Year
1712
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.59 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132395
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned bust facing right.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Georg Hautsch

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat (Silver pattern strike) ND (1712) from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.59 g is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Nuremberg, while the reverse features a stylized image of a lion holding a shield with the same coat of arms. This design was created specifically for this coin and was never used on any other coin, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece for collectors.