© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Charles William Ferdinand
1780 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
DVCAT
1780
M.C.
D.G.DVX BRUNSVICENS.ET LVNEBVRG.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1780 Charles William Ferdinand 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 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 William Ferdinand, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1780 until his death in 1806. During his reign, the duchy underwent significant modernization and economic growth, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. The minting of the 1 Ducat coin was likely a response to this growth, as it was used as a means of facilitating trade and commerce within the duchy and beyond. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
