2 Ducats - Louis Rudolph 1732-1733 front 2 Ducats - Louis Rudolph 1732-1733 back
2 Ducats - Louis Rudolph 1732-1733 photo
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2 Ducats - Louis Rudolph

 
Gold (.986) 7 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1732-1733
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309343
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Wildman with tree at right and crowned arms at left

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Louis Rudolph 1732-1733 from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis Rudolph, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1731 until his death in 1735. During his reign, Louis Rudolph implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and increasing trade, which led to the minting of this coin and others like it. The coin's gold content and weight also reflect the value placed on gold during this time period, and its design features symbols of the duchy and its rulers, highlighting the importance of the duchy's independence and sovereignty.