1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1765 front 1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1765 back
1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1765 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Frederick

1765 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Baden-Durlach (German States)
Margrave
Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1738-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1765
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1771)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#257839
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms with griffin supporters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX SABULIS RHENI
1765
W

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1765 from Margraviate of Baden-Durlach (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1765, just a few years before the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, which had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of Europe. Despite this turmoil, the coin remains a testament to the enduring value of gold and the importance of currency in facilitating trade and commerce during this time period.