1 Ducat - Charles William Ferdinand (Harz-Mining Ducat) 1784-1801 front 1 Ducat - Charles William Ferdinand (Harz-Mining Ducat) 1784-1801 back
1 Ducat - Charles William Ferdinand (Harz-Mining Ducat) 1784-1801 photo
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1 Ducat - Charles William Ferdinand Harz-Mining Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1784-1801
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266227
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D G DVX BRVNSVICENS ET LVNEBVRG
1
DVCAT
1800
M C
EX AVRO HERCINIAE

Comment

Schlum 153

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles William Ferdinand (Harz-Mining Ducat) 1784-1801 from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity in the region, and its gold content and high denomination made it a symbol of wealth and status.