H. D. Rauch

1 Ducat – Frankfurt

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Election of Karl VII. as Emperor

Germany

Context

Year: 1742

Country: Germany

Issuer: Frankfurt

Period:

Free City

(1372—1866)

Currency:

Medallic coronation coinage, Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 3.5 g

Gold weight: 3.45 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #197

Numista: #182299

Value

Bullion value: $575.40

Obverse

Description:

Karl VII, bust right.

Inscription:

CAR · VII · R · IMP · S · A · EL · FRANCOF · D · 24 · M · IAN · 1742

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Open Decalogue book atop the Ark.

Inscription:

VNIONE ET OBSERVANTIA LEGUM

DE CA LO GVS

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1742	—	—

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