© 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 - Christian Louis II
1756 year| Gold (.986) | 0.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Louis II (Christian Ludwig II) (1747-1756) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value
Date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PER ANGVSTA AD AVGVSTA
1/4
DVCAT
1756
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Christian Louis II 1756 from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the mid-18th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the decline of feudalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time, as well as the growing influence of Enlightenment ideas about reason, progress, and individual liberty.
