20 Ducats - Charles Albert 1739 front 20 Ducats - Charles Albert 1739 back
20 Ducats - Charles Albert 1739 photo
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20 Ducats - Charles Albert

1739 year
Gold (.986) 70 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1739
Value
20 Ducats (20 Dukaten) (70)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
70 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266185
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms with suporters

Script: Latin

Lettering: MDCCXXXVIIII

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Ducats - Charles Albert 1739 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the War of the Austrian Succession. Despite the conflict, the coin's high gold content and intricate design have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.