1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1733 front 1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1733 back
1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1733 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph

1733 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1733
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309428
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rearing horse left, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX ADVERSO DECUS
1733

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph 1733 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 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-Wolfenbüttel from 1731 until his death in 1735. During his reign, Louis Rudolph implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy of the principality. The 1 Ducat coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout the region. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.