½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1718-1728 front ½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1718-1728 back
½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1718-1728 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph

 
Gold (.986) 1.73 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1707-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1718-1728
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.73 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278622
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRTUS FORTIS VERA NON FERA.
1721
HCH

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1718-1728 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 1718 to 1728. During his reign, the Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was a reflection of that prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of the time period.