2 Ducats - Charles Theodor 1787 front 2 Ducats - Charles Theodor 1787 back
2 Ducats - Charles Theodor 1787 photo
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2 Ducats - Charles Theodor

1787 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1787
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#327389
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 3-fold arms in spray

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S.R.I.ARCHID.&. EL.DVX.I.CL.&.M.1787.
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Charles Theodor 1787 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "C.T." (for Charles Theodor) placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This subtle detail sets it apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists.