© 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 Theodore Isargold-Dukat
1798 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Isar river god with water jug
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX AURO - ISARAE
MDCCXCVIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1798 Charles Theodore Isargold-Dukat 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 key figure in the German States. The coin's mintage was a response to the economic challenges of the time, as the value of the gold standard was fluctuating and there was a need for a stable currency. The Isargold-Dukat coin was designed to be a reliable store of value and a symbol of the Electorate of Bavaria's economic and political power. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a testament to the rich history of Europe during this time period.
