½ Ducat - Charles Rudolph ND (1737-1738) front ½ Ducat - Charles Rudolph ND (1737-1738) back
½ Ducat - Charles Rudolph ND (1737-1738) photo
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½ Ducat - Charles Rudolph ND

 
Gold (.986) 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Regent
Charles Rudolph of Württemberg-Neuenstadt (Carl Rudolf von Württemberg-Neuenstadt) (1737-1738)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1737-1738
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.75 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134753
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms, framed value below.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Christoph Schmeltz

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Charles Rudolph ND (1737-1738) coin from Duchy of Württemberg 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 Rudolph, who was the Duke of Württemberg from 1737 until his death in 1738. During his short reign, Charles Rudolph implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy of the Duchy. The ½ Ducat coin was part of this new coinage system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 1.75 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today.