11/4 Ducat Silver pattern strike, Coronation

€163,004.00
IssuerFrankfurt, Free imperial city of
Year1792
TypePattern
Value11/4 Ducat (11/4 Dukat) (4.375)
CurrencyMedallic coronation coinage, Thaler
CompositionSilver
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) JuF#951, Förschner#407.2
Obverse description9-line inscription with date in roman numerals.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS • HVNG • ET • BOH • REX ARCH • AVST • M • D • HETR • ELECTVS• REX • ROMANORVM • CORONATVS • FRANCOFVRTI • XIV • IVL • MDCCXCII •
(Translation: Franz King of Hungary and Bohemia and archduke of Austria by inheritance Elected king of the romans Crowned in Frankfurt 14 July 1792)
Reverse descriptionThe pestonal motto of Franz II above the Crown of the holy Roman empire, beneath crossed scepter, sword and imperial orb.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEGE • ET • FIDE
(Translation: law and faith)
EdgeRigged
Mint
Mintage1792  - MDCCXCII -
Catalog ID8377153780
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