Katalog
| İhraççı | Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg, County of |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1799 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Para birimi | Thaler (1611-1812) |
| Bileşim | Gold (.986) |
| Ağırlık | 3.47 g |
| Çap | |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round |
| Teknik | |
| Yönlendirme | |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | KM#56, Fr#1469, Wibel#165 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Uniformed bust facing right. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | FRIED : CARL REG : GRAF IN LOEW : WERTHEIM |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | 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. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
1799 - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 1472450670 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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.