1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1659-1673 front 1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1659-1673 back
1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1659-1673 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Louis

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles I Louis (Karl I Ludwig) (1648-1680)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1673
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#196705
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 3 shields in inner circle.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Electors of the Palatinate is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Palatinate was struggling to rebuild and maintain its independence. Despite these challenges, the coinage during this period was of high quality and has become highly sought after by collectors today.