© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Ducats Silver pattern strike; Coronation
1742 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#209584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Open book on altar, rayonant sun at upper left.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats (Silver pattern strike; Coronation) 1742 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Charles VII, while the reverse shows a crowned eagle holding a scepter and an orb, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was created specifically for the coronation of Charles VII as Holy Roman Emperor, and it was only used on a small number of coins minted for this occasion. As a result, the Pattern 2 Ducats is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
