¼ Ducat - Charles Frederick ND (1738-1744) front ¼ Ducat - Charles Frederick ND (1738-1744) back
¼ Ducat - Charles Frederick ND (1738-1744) photo
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¼ Ducat - Charles Frederick ND

 
Gold (.986) 0.85 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Regent
Charles Frederick II of Württemberg-Oels (Karl Friedrich II von Württemberg-Oels) (1738-1744)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1738-1744
Value
¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.85 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134759
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arms within baroque frame, value below.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Konrad Börer

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Frederick, who was the Duke of Württemberg from 1738 to 1744. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of gold (.986) and weighed 0.85 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.