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1 Ducat - Charles Theodor
1769 yearGold (.986) | 3.50 g | - |
Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
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Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1769 |
Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Gold (.986) |
Weight | 3.50 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#197671 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crisply defined shields under a tall Electoral crown
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1769 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by Charles Theodor, the Elector of the Palatinate, who was a key figure in the region's government and a prominent supporter of the Enlightenment. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the region's growing prosperity and influence during this time.