1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Trade Coinage) 1750 front 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Trade Coinage) 1750 back
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1 Ducat - Charles Theodore Trade Coinage

1750 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1750
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32111
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Order of Saint Hubert.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 17 50

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles Theodore (Trade Coinage) 1750 from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) 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 the Palatinate and a key figure in the German States. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing demand for trade coins in Europe, particularly in the German States, where trade and commerce were becoming increasingly important. The use of gold in the coin's production also speaks to the value and prestige associated with gold during this time period.