1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1715-1723 front 1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1715-1723 back
1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1715-1723 photo
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1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1707-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1723
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304232
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse leaping left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VESTIGIA PREMO MAIORVM
MDCCXV
H.C.H.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1715-1723 from Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States) gold 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 Louis Rudolph, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Blankenburg from 1715 to 1723. During his reign, the principality experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coinage issued during this period reflects the increased prosperity and influence of the region. The 1 Ducat coin, in particular, was a widely used denomination and was valued for its high gold content and durability. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, providing a unique window into the economic and political landscape of early 18th-century Europe.