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2 Ducats - Charles Philip Silver pattern strike
1742 year| Silver | 5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats - Charles Philip (Silver pattern strike) 1742 from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) made of Silver weighing 5g is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Charles Philip, the Elector Palatine, while the reverse features a complex allegorical scene that includes a depiction of the Palatinate coat of arms. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the fact that it was never circulated.
