2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 front 2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 back
2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias Death of Christine Friederike

1743 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States)
Duke
Christian Ernest II (Christian Ernst II) (1729-1745) Francis Josias (1735-1764)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1743
Value
2 Ducats (4)
Currency
Thaler (1680-1763)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320014
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Commemorative legend in outer circle, dates within circle

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Christine Friederike, a prominent figure in the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, and features an image of her on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the duchy.