© 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 - Frederick Louis of Erthal
1779 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Louis of Erthal (1779-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Figure with shield right of triangular design
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELECT
BAM
BERG
D 1ZA
1779
Engraver: Johann Samuel Goetzinger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick Louis of Erthal 1779 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Louis of Erthal, who was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1779 to 1802. During this period, the German States were undergoing significant political and economic reforms, including the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of modern nation-states. Despite these changes, the 1 Ducat coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its value was based on the gold standard, which was a new concept at the time. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance and the impact it had on the economy and society of the time.
