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1 Ducat - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
1757 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#232541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Brandenburg eagle in arms.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1757, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the German states and the rest of Europe. Despite the turmoil of this period, the 1 Ducat coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the economic and political stability of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach.
