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5 Ducats - Charles Philip
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jülich-Berg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Philip (Karl Philipp) (1716-1742) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1423-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Duke's crowned monogram and chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Charles Philip 1717 from Duchy of Jülich-Berg (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1717, which was just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had devastated much of Northern Europe. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Charles Philip, who was the Duke of Jülich-Berg from 1716 until his death in 1740. During his reign, Charles Philip implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy of the region. The 5 Ducats coin was a part of this new currency system and was used widely throughout the German States. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
