1 Ducat - Charles Edzard 1737 front 1 Ducat - Charles Edzard 1737 back
1 Ducat - Charles Edzard 1737 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Edzard

1737 year
Gold (.986) 3.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Prince
Charles Edzard (1734-1744)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1737
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.43 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320423
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOMINVS ES • ST • ET WITM •
I C G
1737

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Edzard 1737 coin from Principality of East Frisia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Principality of East Frisia was a small state located in the northwestern part of Germany, and in the 18th century, it was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development. The minting of this coin, which was made of gold and had a high level of purity (.986), reflects the growing wealth and influence of the region during this time. Additionally, the coin's design, which features an image of Charles Edzard, the ruling prince of East Frisia at the time, highlights the importance of the ruling family in the region's history and culture.