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© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
1 Ducat - Alexander Sigismund of Palatinate-Neuburg
1708 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Alexander Sigismund of Pfalz-Neuburg (Alexander Sigismund von Pfalz-Neuburg) (1690-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1708 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large crown above 2 adjacent oval shields of arms in baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C • P • R • B • I • C • & • M • D • P • M • &
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin featuring Alexander Sigismund of Palatinate-Neuburg is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1708, just a few years after the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, which had a profound impact on the political landscape of Europe. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic growth and trade, as the German States began to emerge as a major economic power in Europe. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex political and economic climate of the time.
