© 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
1739 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1739 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNQVAM RETRORSVM
MDCCXXXIX
S
EX.AUR.HERC.INF.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles I 1739 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the midst of the European Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural growth that saw the rise of new ideas about democracy, liberty, and reason. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Charles I, who was a prominent figure in the German States and played a significant role in shaping the region's political and economic landscape. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and sophistication of the time period.
