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1 Ducat - Frederick II Silver pattern strike
| Issuer | Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1704 |
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| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
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| Reverse description | The ducal achievement of arms displayed at centre, comprising a quartered and manifold shield with the various heraldic quarterings of the Ernestine line of Saxony, supported by elaborate foliate scroll mantling on either side. Above the shield is placed a large ducal coronet or hat, rendered with fine engraving detail. The circular Latin motto legend surrounds the composition, with the initials and date divided in the field. A beaded inner border and reeded outer edge frame the design. |
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| Reverse lettering | AMORE ET PRVDENTIA · I. T. 17 07 |
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Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was among the smaller Ernestine duchies, and pattern coinage from its mints is correspondingly rare — produced in tiny numbers for presentation, cabinet placement, or official approval, rarely if ever intended for release. Frederick II had inherited the duchy only in 1691, and this 1704 pattern in silver likely served as a trial or presentation piece against a gold ducat issue, struck at the same diameter and die but in the cheaper metal for proofing or gifting purposes.
The Bannicke and Steguweit references place it firmly within documented Thuringian pattern literature, but appearances at auction remain exceptional.