© 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 William of Westphalen
1784 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick William of Westphalia (Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalia) (1782-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1784 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SACR. ROM. IMP. PRINCEPS. COMES. PYRMONT.
I
DVCAT
1784
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1784 Frederick William of Westphalen 1 Ducat 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 William II of Prussia, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of Prussia and the need for a standardized currency that could be used across the German States. Despite being made of gold, the coin was still used for everyday transactions, highlighting the value and importance of gold as a medium of exchange during this time period.
