© Münzen Ritter
© Münzen Ritter
¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph
| Gold (.986) | 0.87 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1725 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left, Arabic date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VESTIGIA PREMO MAIORUM
HCH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1716-1725 from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (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-Wolfenbüttel from 1716 until his death in 1725. During his reign, Louis Rudolph implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy of the principality. The ¼ Ducat coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 0.87 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item today.
