1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1792 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1792 back
1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1792 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodor

1792 year
Gold (.986) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1792
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#277600
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double-headed imperial eagle with crowned arms in Order chain on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN P R S & I F PROV & VICAR
1792

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1792 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 Theodore, who was the Elector of Bavaria and a member of the House of Wittelsbach. At the time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving, and the German states were in the process of forming their own confederation. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency during this period of transition.