© 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 - Joseph Clemens
1723 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1688-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| 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#266784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nativity scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ASPAR : MELCHIOR • BALTHASAR
MDCCXXIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Joseph Clemens 1723 coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Joseph Clemens, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1716 to 1723. During his reign, the Archbishopric of Cologne was facing significant financial challenges, and the minting of this coin was likely a response to these challenges. The coin's gold content and its relatively small weight suggest that it was intended to be a practical and portable form of currency, rather than a ceremonial or commemorative coin. Despite its historical significance, the coin remains a rare and valuable collector's item to this day.
