© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Ducat - Charles August Frederick
| Gold (.986) | 0.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles August Frederick (Karl August Friedrich) (1728-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1761 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1849-1867) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Star within crowned cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARDUA AD GLORIAM VIA
1741
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles August Frederick, who was the Prince of Waldeck-Pyrmont from 1741 until his death in 1761. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Waldeck-Pyrmont, became independent principalities. The coin's gold content and relatively low weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of European currency.
