© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Charles Theodor
1750 year| Gold (.986) | 6.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3 oval arms, 2 above 1 in baroque frame, crown above, date divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINUS - REGIT. ME
Engraver: Andreas Koch
Comment
Mintmaster AK - Anton KamphausenInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Charles Theodor 1750 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of the Palatinate, a region in western Germany. At the time, the Palatinate was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states. However, the Empire was in decline, and the Palatinate was struggling to maintain its independence in the face of encroachment from neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Palatinate and its rich history.
