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© Stacks Bowers
2 Ducats - Charles of Isenburg-Birstein
1811 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g |
| Issuer | Principality of Isenburg (Isenburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles (Karl) (1806-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms divide date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
18 / 11
DUCAT.
Engraver: J. Laroque
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Charles of Isenburg-Birstein 1811 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Principality of Isenburg was a small state within the German States, and the coin was minted during the reign of Charles of Isenburg-Birstein, who ruled from 1806 to 1820. This was a period of significant upheaval, as Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaigns had recently come to an end, and many European states were struggling to rebuild and redefine their political and economic systems. Despite these challenges, the 2 Ducats coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.