© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Charles I
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1737-1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNQVAM RETRORSVM
B I D
1739
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 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 I, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1737 to 1742. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, began to issue their own coins. The 1 Ducat coin was one of the first coins minted by Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a symbol of the rich history of the region.
