1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Rheingold-Dukat) 1762-1764 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Rheingold-Dukat) 1762-1764 back
1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Rheingold-Dukat) 1762-1764 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Rheingold-Dukat

 
Gold 3.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1762-1764
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.50 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197570
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

City view of Mannheim.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Rheingold-Dukat) 1762-1764 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 by Charles Theodore, the Elector of the Palatinate, who was also the Duke of Bavaria and the Count of the Rhenish Palatinate. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Charles Theodore implemented to stabilize the economy and strengthen the government of the Palatinate. The coin's design features an image of Charles Theodore on one side and the coat of arms of the Palatinate on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the region. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Rheingold-Dukat) 1762-1764 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of Charles Theodore's reforms.