1 Ducat - Charles Philip Francis 1747-1750 front 1 Ducat - Charles Philip Francis 1747-1750 back
1 Ducat - Charles Philip Francis 1747-1750 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Ducat - Charles Philip Francis

 
Gold (.986) 3.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Hohenlohe-Bartenstein (Hohenlohe-Bartenstein, German States)
Prince
Charles Philip Francis (Karl Philipp Franz) (1744-1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1750
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.50 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#395495
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle above crowned and mantled arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX FLAMMIS ORIOR
17 47

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Hohenlohe-Bartenstein is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). Despite the conflict, the coin's minting was likely a symbol of the principality's economic and political stability, as it was made of gold and had a relatively high denomination. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of Charles Philip Francis, the reigning prince of Hohenlohe-Bartenstein at the time, highlighting the importance of the ruling family in the principality's governance and economy.