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2 Ducats Klippe
| Issuer | Stuttgart, City of |
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| Year | 1740 |
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| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
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| Reverse description | A spirited rearing horse, the traditional emblem of Württemberg, dominates the central field, depicted in high relief with a small foal standing beneath it to the left. The scene is set on a ground line, with the engraver's initial 'D' visible in the exergue area below the horses. The surrounding legend, divided across the four sides of the klippe border within a beaded and rope-pattern frame, reads WOHL GERATHENE JUGEND FREUDE, referencing the theme of well-raised youth's joy. A small decorative star appears at the base of the reverse field. The overall design reflects the accomplished die-engraving tradition of 18th century Württemberg workshop production. |
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| Reverse lettering | WOHL GERATHENE IUGEND FREUDE |
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Stuttgart issued klippe-format presentation pieces primarily for diplomatic gifting and ceremonial occasions — the square or lozenge shape was never meant for circulation and signaled elevated status from the first strike. The city's 1740 issues documented by Ebner correspond to a period when Württemberg was navigating the complex post-War of Spanish Succession political environment, and civic authorities used prestige strikes to reinforce relationships with the ducal court and visiting dignitaries.
The silver composition at ducat weight is a deliberate affectation — a silver piece struck to gold ducat standards in a klippe format occupied an ambiguous ceremonial space that neither the mint regulations governing circulating coinage nor standard presentation medallions quite covered.