© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Charles August
1750 year| Gold | 3.44 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nassau-Weilburg (Nassau-Weilburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles August (Karl August) (1719-1753) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#151446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length standing figure of prince holding staff, hand on pedestal at right, '1.DUCAT' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AD LEGEM IMPERII.
Comment
Weight varies: 3.44-3.46g.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Nassau-Weilburg, minted in 1750 during the reign of Charles August, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a reigning monarch, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of allegorical figures or coats of arms on coins. This coin also has a unique design, with the obverse featuring a left-facing portrait of Charles August, while the reverse shows the coat of arms of Nassau-Weilburg surrounded by a wreath. Additionally, the coin was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time, and its weight of 3.44 grams makes it a significant piece in the history of coinage.