© 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
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1792 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with 3-fold arms on breast, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I • C • & • M • D • L • L • P • M • M • M • A • Z • C • V • S • M • & • R • D • I • R • 1790
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Charles Theodor 1790-1792 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of Bavaria and a key figure in the German Enlightenment. This period saw significant reforms and modernization efforts in Bavaria, including the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the promotion of education, arts, and sciences. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles Theodor on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other, reflects the cultural and political values of the time.
