1 Pistole - Charles Theodor 1748-1750 front 1 Pistole - Charles Theodor 1748-1750 back
1 Pistole - Charles Theodor 1748-1750 photo
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1 Pistole - Charles Theodor

 
Gold (.900) 6.71 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1748-1750
Value
1 Pistole (5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.71 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197483
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned monograms in cruciform.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINUS - REGIT - ME. - (Date)

Comment

Slg. Noss I 370
Mintmaster FO - Franz Offner

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pistole - Charles Theodor 1748-1750 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of the Palatinate and also the Duke of Bavaria. This time period saw significant economic growth and cultural development in the region, and the coin is a reflection of that prosperity. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 6.71 grams also speaks to the value and importance of the coin during that time.