1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph (Gold from Harz Mountains) 1731-1732 front 1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph (Gold from Harz Mountains) 1731-1732 back
1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph (Gold from Harz Mountains) 1731-1732 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph Gold from Harz Mountains

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1731-1732
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309329
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Helmet with plumes and horse divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX ADVERSO DECVS
17 31
EXAVR.HERC.INF.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Louis Rudolph (Gold from Harz Mountains) 1731-1732 coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The coin features an image of Louis Rudolph, the ruling duke at the time, and the reverse side depicts the Harz Mountains, which were a significant source of gold and other minerals in the region. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.