© 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 II
1790 year| Gold (.986) | 3.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II Augustus (Karl II August) (1775-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#367795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms supported by lions, right one on four legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 17 90
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles II 1790 coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued in the year 1790, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European political landscape. Additionally, the coin was minted during a time of economic upheaval, as the value of gold and other precious metals was fluctuating rapidly. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducat coin remained a popular form of currency among merchants and traders, and its value remained relatively stable compared to other coins of the time.