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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Rheingold-Dukat
1778 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
River scene Rhein
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIC FULGENT LITTORA RHENI
Translation: This is how the banks of the Rhine flash
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1778 Charles Theodore Rheingold-Dukat 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 as a replacement for the previous Rheingold coin, which had been devalued due to excessive minting. The new coin was made of higher quality gold and had a lower mintage, making it more valuable and sought after by collectors. Despite its value, the coin was still used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade, reflecting the growing importance of the Palatinate region in European commerce.
