1 Ducat - Charles Philip 1721 front 1 Ducat - Charles Philip 1721 back
1 Ducat - Charles Philip 1721 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Philip

1721 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1721
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#196913
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown with lion supporters above three shields of arms, date divided below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Philip 1721 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by the Electors of the Palatinate, who were powerful nobles who played a significant role in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of the region and the need for a standardized form of currency. The fact that it was made of gold and had a relatively high purity level of .986 suggests that it was intended to be a valuable and reliable form of currency, reflecting the wealth and power of the Palatinate region at the time.