2 Ducats - Frederick Charles 1799 front 2 Ducats - Frederick Charles 1799 back
2 Ducats - Frederick Charles 1799 photo
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2 Ducats - Frederick Charles

1799 year
Gold (.986) 6.99 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg (German States)
Count
Frederick Charles (Friedrich Karl) (1790-1812)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1799
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler (1611-1812)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.99 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266787
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1799

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick Charles 1799 from County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg (German States) coin is that it features a rare and unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a crowned eagle, which is not commonly found on coins from this region and time period. This design element makes the coin particularly sought after by collectors and numismatists.