2 Ducats - Charles Albert (Pattern) 1742 front 2 Ducats - Charles Albert (Pattern) 1742 back
2 Ducats - Charles Albert (Pattern) 1742 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

2 Ducats - Charles Albert Pattern

1742 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746)
Type
Pattern
Year
1742
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#329413
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN FIDE IUSTITIA ET FORTITUDINE
17 42

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats - Charles Albert (Pattern) 1742 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never actually used in circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern, or prototype, to test the design and production process, but it was ultimately not adopted for widespread use. As a result, the coin is now highly sought after by collectors for its rarity and historical significance.