1 Ducat - Charles Frederick (Birth of Charles Louis Frederick) 1786 front 1 Ducat - Charles Frederick (Birth of Charles Louis Frederick) 1786 back
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1 Ducat - Charles Frederick Birth of Charles Louis Frederick

1786 year
Gold (.935) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Magraviate of Baden (Baden, German States)
Margrave
Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1771-1803)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1786
Value
1 Ducat (2.25)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1771-1819)
Composition
Gold (.935)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#124341
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and draped arms, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NATO EX FILIO NEPOTE LAETVS.
C. S.
D.8. IVN.
1786.

Translation:
Joyful birth of a grandson
8th of June 1786

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Charles Louis Frederick, who later became the Grand Duke of Baden. The coin's design features an image of Charles Frederick as an infant, surrounded by symbols of prosperity and abundance, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the people of Baden for their future ruler.