1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1751 front 1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1751 back
1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1751 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Frederick

1751 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
1751
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1771)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#331672
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned and mantled arms within Order chain

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 51
• B • • C •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Frederick 1751 from Margraviate of Baden-Durlach (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 Frederick, who was the Margrave of Baden-Durlach from 1746 until his death in 1771. During his reign, Charles Frederick implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 1 Ducat coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was widely used throughout the German States during this time period.