1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Isargold-Dukat) 1779-1793 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Isargold-Dukat) 1779-1793 back
1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Isargold-Dukat) 1779-1793 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Isargold-Dukat

 
Gold (.937) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1779-1793
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
References
Numista
N#264841
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Isar river god with water jug

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX AURO ISARAE
MDCCLXXX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Isargold-Dukat) 1779-1793 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. During his reign, Charles Theodore implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.