© 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 Rheingold
1674 year| Gold (.986) | 1.73 g |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles I Louis (Karl I Ludwig) (1648-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1674 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3 shields of arms and date in legend at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT 1674
EX A RH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Charles Louis (Rheingold) 1674 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by Charles Louis, the Elector Palatine, who was a key figure in the region's government and economy. The coin's mintage was likely intended to help stabilize the local economy and promote trade, and its gold content and intricate design would have made it a valuable and prestigious currency at the time.
