© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Ducat - Charles Theodor
1767 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1767 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Landscape view with miners washing gold on a river, sun on right side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIC FULGENT LITTORA RHENI
Translation: Thus Glow the Shores of the Rhine
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1767 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodore, who was the Elector of the Palatinate and a member of the House of Wittelsbach. At the time, the Palatinate was a region in the Holy Roman Empire, and Charles Theodore was one of the most powerful men in the empire. However, the empire was in decline, and Charles Theodore's rule was marked by conflicts with other European powers and the rise of the Enlightenment, which challenged traditional authority and power structures. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Charles Theodore and the Palatinate region.
