© 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 - Louis Rudolph
| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1707-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1727 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate helmet with large leaping horse crest, date divided at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX ADVERSO DECVS
1726
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1726-1727 from Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis Rudolph, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Prince of Brunswick-Blankenburg from 1727 until his death in 1731. During his reign, Louis Rudolph implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The ½ Ducat coin was part of this new coinage system and was widely used throughout the German States during this time.
