© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Ducat - Charles Louis
1673 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles I Louis (Karl I Ludwig) (1648-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3 shields of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT 1673
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin from Charles Louis 1673 is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Palatinate region, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as the region was struggling with the aftermath of the Thirty Years' War and the subsequent devastation of the Palatinate. Despite these challenges, the coin's gold content and intricate design demonstrate the region's continued commitment to producing high-quality currency.
