¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1717-1725 front ¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1717-1725 back
¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1717-1725 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph

 
Gold (.986) 0.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1707-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1717-1725
Value
¼ Ducat (0.875)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.85 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304161
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse leaping left, Arabic date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VESTIGIA PREMO MAIORUM
1717

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1717-1725 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 1717 until his death in 1725. During his reign, the Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was likely a reflection of this prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of coin minting during this time period.