1 Ducat - Charles William 1721 front 1 Ducat - Charles William 1721 back
1 Ducat - Charles William 1721 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles William

1721 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Baden-Durlach (German States)
Margrave
Charles III William (Karl II Wilhelm) (1709-1738)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1721
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1771)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#331674
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms with griffin supporters, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering: 17Z1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles William 1721 from Margraviate of Baden-Durlach (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1721, just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a significant impact on the economy of many European countries, including Germany. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Charles William, who was the Margrave of Baden-Durlach from 1709 until his death in 1738. He was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the economy of his territory, which included the minting of coins like the 1 Ducat.