1 Ducat - Charles Philip (Birth) 1725 front 1 Ducat - Charles Philip (Birth) 1725 back
1 Ducat - Charles Philip (Birth) 1725 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Philip Birth

1725 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
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1725
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#196922
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing figure facing, laurel branch at right.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Philip (Birth) 1725 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Charles Philip, the son of Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine, and his wife, Princess Maria Amalia of Habsburg. The coin features an image of Charles Philip as an infant, surrounded by symbols of the Palatinate and the Habsburg dynasty. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the early 18th century, and its gold content and detailed design make it a highly sought-after collector's item.