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1 Ducat - Charles Albert

Features

Issuer Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1737-1739
Value 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 3.49 g
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
266120
References Hahn# 251
Wolfgang Reinhard Otto Hahn; 1971. Typenkatalog der Münzen der bayerischen Herzöge und Kurfürsten 1506-1805 = Type Catalogue of the Coins of the Bavarian Dukes and Electors 1506-1805. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.
, KM# 435
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Wittelsbach# 1931
Johann Peter Beierlein. Die Medaillen und Münzen des Gesamthauses Wittelsbach. Straub, Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).
, Fr# 236
Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes).

Obverse

4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz with central shield, in oval baroque frame, supported by 2 lions, electoral crown above divides date, Order of Golden Fleece curved below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAR. ALB. D. G. V. B. & P. S. D. C. P. R. S. R. I. A. & E. L. L.
1739

Reverse

Seated facing Madonna with child on clouds, rays around

Script: Latin

Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS.

Mint

Munich, Germany (1158-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1737  Wittelsbach# 1931
Johann Peter Beierlein. Die Medaillen und Münzen des Gesamthauses Wittelsbach. Straub, Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).
40%
1739  Wittelsbach# 1933
Johann Peter Beierlein. Die Medaillen und Münzen des Gesamthauses Wittelsbach. Straub, Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).
40%

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Bullion value: USD 479.16 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.111 oz
Current gold price: 4331.02 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 15 - 17 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3118
Lot 34509
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2024 1737 – Wittelsbach# 1931 UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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