1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1764 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1764 back
1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1764 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodor

1764 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1764
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#297208
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
M.C.V.S.M&R.D.IN.R. B.I.C.&.M.D.P.N.M.A.Z.
AD.N. CONV.
17 64

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodor 1764 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 during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of the Palatinate and also the Duke of Bavaria. This was a time of significant economic growth and development in the region, and the coin reflects this prosperity through its high gold content and detailed design. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.