© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Charles Theodor
| Gold (.937) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1798 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Gold (.937) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#264931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned 3-fold arms within branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S R I ARCHID & EL DVX I C L & M
1794
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1794-1798 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1777 until his death in 1799. During his reign, Charles Theodor implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the Bavarian economy and government, including the introduction of a new currency system. The 1 Ducat coin was part of this new currency system and was intended to be used as a standardized unit of exchange throughout the German States. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
