1 Ducat - Charles August Frederick 1762 front 1 Ducat - Charles August Frederick 1762 back
1 Ducat - Charles August Frederick 1762 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles August Frederick

1762 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#369989
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 1784. During this time, the principality was facing significant economic challenges, including a large national debt and a decline in trade. Despite these challenges, the coin was made from gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, indicating the value and wealth of the principality at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 18th century Europe.