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1 Ducat - Charles Frederick Durlach; Birth of twin daughters

1776 year
Gold (.935) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Baden-Durlach (German States)
Margrave
Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1738-1771)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1776
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1771)
Composition
Gold (.935)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#124339
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MATRI
GEMELLARVM
DVLCISS.
AMAL.FRID.PR.HER.
M.BADENS.& H.N.PR.
HASS.
D.D.
PRAEF.& CIVIT.
DVRLAC.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of twin daughters of Charles Frederick, the Margrave of Baden-Durlach, in 1776. This coin is a rare example of a commemorative coin that was minted to celebrate a personal event in the life of a noble family, rather than a significant historical event or national celebration.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1776  160 - - - - - -

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