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1 Ducat - Charles Philip
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1726 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shields in cruciform, monograms at angles, shield at center.
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 political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Philip, who was the Elector Palatine from 1721 to 1726. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and power. Despite these challenges, the Palatinate region was able to maintain a level of stability and prosperity, and the 1 Ducat coin became a symbol of the region's economic strength and resilience.
