2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1612 front 2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1612 back
2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1612 photo
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2 Ducats Silver pattern strike; Coronation

1612 year
Silver 5.25 g 29.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Pattern
Year
1612
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.25 g
Diameter
29.2 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#207078
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown at center, radiant sun at upper left, radiant moon at lower right.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Mont. 713

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1612 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver weighing 5.25 g is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Matthias, while the reverse side depicts the Imperial Eagle with the coat of arms of Frankfurt. This particular design was only used for a few years during Matthias' reign, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.