カタログ
| 表面の説明 | Uniformed bust facing right. |
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| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | FRIED : CARL REG : GRAF IN LOEW : WERTHEIM |
| 裏面の説明 | Crowned 9-fold arms of Löwenstein, Rochefort, Wertheim, Matagu, Bavaria, Limpurg, Breuberg, Virneburg and Scharfeneck. Order with ribbon below and date seperated to the sides. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
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| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
1799 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1472450670 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This 1799 1 Ducat was issued by the County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg under Count Frederick Charles (Friedrich Karl). This period marked the twilight of the Holy Roman Empire and the Napoleonic Wars, a time of immense political upheaval for German states. As the last sovereign count before its mediatization in 1803, Frederick Charles's issuance of gold coinage, particularly the widely accepted ducat, asserted his sovereignty and economic standing amidst volatility.
Artistry: The design exemplifies the late 18th-century numismatic aesthetic in smaller German states, transitioning from late Baroque flourishes towards a proto-Neoclassical style. The engraver is unrecorded, but the obverse typically features a dignified portrait or titulature of Count Frederick Charles, possibly with classical drapery. The reverse displays the elaborate Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg coat of arms, with heraldic elements, signifying lineage and territorial claims.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .986 fine gold, this 3.47 gram ducat generally exhibits a strong strike. High-point weakness can occur on the uppermost curls of the ruler's hair or intricate details of the crown and mantling on the reverse shield. Given gold's softness, these coins are particularly susceptible to handling marks, hairlines, and minor rim nicks. Sharpness in the legends and field preservation are key indicators of grade, with uncirculated examples displaying full luster.