© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Marriage
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above two shields of arms.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Marriage) 1742 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Charles Theodore, the Elector of the Palatinate, to Elizabeth Augusta, the daughter of the Duke of Saxe-Eisenach. The coin features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of the Palatinate on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its gold content and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
