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11/2 Ducat Coronation
| Issuer | Frankfurt, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1764 |
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| Value | 11/2 Ducat (11/2 Dukat) (5.25) |
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| Obverse description | Imperial crown with cross surmounting the design at top center, beneath which a nine-line Latin inscription fills the field, identifying Joseph as King of Hungary, Bohemia, Hereditary Prince and Archduke of Austria, elected King of the Romans and crowned at Frankfurt on 3 April 1764. The lettering is rendered in bold Roman capitals of varying size, lending the composition a monumental, proclamatory character typical of Habsburg coronation issues. |
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| Reverse description | A terrestrial globe resting on clouds occupies the central field, overlaid with crossed sword and scepter entwined with floral branches, symbolizing sovereign power tempered by nature and virtue. Above the globe, a radiant All-Seeing Eye within a triangle emits sunbeams across the upper field, a Masonic and providential emblem widely employed on Habsburg commemorative issues. The circular legend VIRTVTE ET EXEMPLO arcs along the upper periphery in bold Latin capitals, meaning 'By virtue and example.' |
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| Mintage | 1764 |
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