4 Ducats (Coronation) 1742 front 4 Ducats (Coronation) 1742 back
4 Ducats (Coronation) 1742 photo
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4 Ducats Coronation

1742 year
Gold (.986) 13.95 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1742
Value
4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (14)
Currency
Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
13.95 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#201182
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing female figure with altar left, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Emperor Charles VII in 1742, which was a significant event in the history of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the Frankfurt coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's allegiance to the empire. The use of gold and the relatively high weight of the coin also reflect the importance of the event and the city's prosperity at the time.