© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Ducat - Charles VI Breslau
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial double eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AUST · DUX · BUR · & · SILESIÆ · 1740
Comment
Prev. Austria KM#1619 (KM#162)KM# attributed to German States.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles VI (Breslau) 1726-1740 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued by the Royal Mint of Silesia, which was a region that was part of the Austrian Empire at the time. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing demand for currency during this period of economic growth and trade. Despite being made of gold, the coin was still used for everyday transactions, highlighting the value and trust that people had in the currency.
