1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Reign) 1744 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Reign) 1744 back
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Reign

1744 year
Gold (.986) 3.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1744
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.30 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197450
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Hermann 252

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Reign) 1744 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by the Electors of the Palatinate, who were powerful nobles who played a significant role in the governance of the region. The coin's mintage was likely intended to commemorate Charles Theodore's reign and to promote the Palatinate's economic and political interests. The use of gold in the coin's production also reflects the region's wealth and influence at the time.