2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Silver pattern strike; Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 front 2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Silver pattern strike; Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 back
2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Silver pattern strike; Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 photo
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2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias Silver pattern strike; Death of Christine Friederike

1743 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States)
Duke
Christian Ernest II (Christian Ernst II) (1729-1745) Francis Josias (1735-1764)
Type
Pattern
Year
1743
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler (1680-1763)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#322192
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Commemorative legend in outer circle, dates within circle

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias (Silver pattern strike; Death of Christine Friederike) 1743 from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of motifs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts the coat of arms of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, while the reverse side features an image of the deceased Christine Friederike, the wife of Duke Francis Josias. This combination of a political symbol and a personal memorial makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.