© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Charles Philip Rheingolddukat ND
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of the city of Mannheim and surroundings.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Philip (Rheingolddukat) ND (1742) 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 (.986) and weighs 3.5 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin at the time.
