© 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 Louis
1657 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles I Louis (Karl I Ludwig) (1648-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1657 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above 3 shields
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS • PROVIDEBIT • 1 • 6 • 57 •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Louis 1657 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Palatinate region, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by Charles Louis, the Elector Palatine, who was a powerful leader in the region. Despite the political and economic challenges of the time, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the people who minted and used it.
