1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1796 front 1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1796 back
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1 Ducat - Charles Louis

1796 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1796
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177363
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms, date in legend, arms divide EH - AZ.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1796 from County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in the midst of the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the German states and led to the eventual dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite this turmoil, the coin remains a testament to the enduring value of gold and the importance of currency in facilitating trade and commerce.