© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Charles August Frederick
1762 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles August Frederick (Karl August Friedrich) (1728-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1712-1848) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARDUA AD GLORIAM VIA •
17 62
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles August Frederick 1762 from Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles August Frederick, who was the Prince of Waldeck-Pyrmont from 1762 until his death in 1763. This was a period of significant social and political upheaval, as the Enlightenment and the rise of capitalism were transforming the way people lived and worked. The coin's gold content and its status as a standard circulation coin reflect the growing importance of trade and commerce during this time.
