½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1726 front ½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1726 back
½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1726 photo
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½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph

1726 year
Gold (.986) 1.75 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1707-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1726
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
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#264919
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Wildman holding tree to right, date divided by legs, mintmasters initials in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX * ADVERSO * DECUS *.
1726
HCH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1726 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-Blankenburg from 1707 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 local economy and increase trade within the region. The ½ Ducat coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a popular and highly sought-after collector's item.