1 Ducat - Dukatenklippe ND (1740) front 1 Ducat - Dukatenklippe ND (1740) back
1 Ducat - Dukatenklippe ND (1740) photo
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1 Ducat - Dukatenklippe ND

1740 year
Gold 3.51 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Stuttgart (German States)
Period
Free city
Year
1740
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.51 g
Size
19 mm
Shape
Square
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#118770
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A mare with a colt is featured on the obverse with the city view of Stuttgart

Script: Latin

Lettering: WOHL GERATEHNE IUGEND MACHT FREU // DE

Translation: A well brought-up youth brings joy

Engraver: J. Daniel

Comment

Slg. Hermann 855, Binder 7, Slg. Wurster 1860

Charles Eugene (German: Carl Eugen; 11 February 1728 – 24 October 1793), Duke of Württemberg, was the eldest son, and successor, of Charles Alexander; his mother was Princess Maria Augusta of Thurn and Taxis.