© 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 - Louis Engelbert
1783 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Arenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Louis Engelbert (Ludwig Engelbert) (1778-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX • ARCHOT • & • CROY • PR • PORC • & • REB •
17 83
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1783 Louis Engelbert 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Arenberg (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 Louis Engelbert, who was the Duke of Arenberg from 1778 to 1803. During this period, the German States were facing economic challenges and political upheaval, including the impact of the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducat coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency throughout the region, and its gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.