1/4 Ducat - Charles Frederick

İhraççı Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, Duchy of
Yıl 1711
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer 1/4 Ducat (0.875)
Para birimi Thaler (1560-1753)
Bileşim Gold (.986)
Ağırlık 0.83 g
Çap
Kalınlık
Şekil Round
Teknik
Yönlendirme Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) KM#208, Fr#3087, Lange#452
Ön yüz açıklaması Bust right with flower below bust
Ön yüz yazısı Latin
Ön yüz lejandı CAROL FRID D G DVX SVPR SLES
Arka yüz açıklaması Crowned shield with lions
Arka yüz yazısı Latin
Arka yüz lejandı CONSTANTIA ET LABORE 1711 BH
Kenar
Darphane
Basma adedi 1711 BH - -
Numisquare Kimliği 1301644400
Ek bilgiler

Historical Context: This 1711 1/4 Ducat was issued under Charles Frederick, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (1702-1739). His reign was dominated by the Great Northern War, a conflict profoundly impacting the Baltic region. As King Charles XII of Sweden's nephew, his duchy was strategically vital, often caught between Sweden and Denmark. Issuing gold coinage like this small ducat during tumultuous times highlights the necessity of currency for trade, military needs, and maintaining ducal prestige amidst complex European power politics.

Artistry: The design reflects early 18th-century German numismatic style, blending late Baroque formality with emerging Rococo elements. While

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