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1 Pistole - Charles Theodor
| Issuer | Palatinate |
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| Year | 1748-1750 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | Four ornate crowned interlaced monograms of Charles Theodor arranged in cruciform pattern, occupying the four quadrants of the field, creating a bold and symmetrical heraldic design typical of the German baroque tradition. A small ornamental device appears at the center where the monograms intersect. The date is inscribed in the left field, while the pious Latin motto DOMINUS - REGIT - ME (The Lord guides me) is distributed across the remaining quadrants of the legend. The overall design is framed by a milled edge border. |
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| Mintage | 1748 FO - - 1749 FO - - 1750 AK - - |
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Charles Theodor ruled the Electorate of the Palatinate from 1743 until inheriting Bavaria in 1777, and his gold pistole issues of this period reflect the court's determined projection of prestige during a stretch of relative political stability before the Seven Years' War upended the region. The pistole denomination itself was Spain's dominant gold export unit, adopted across German states as a practical weight standard rather than through any formal monetary agreement.
Haas M#55 is the key reference here — Haas remains the authoritative die study for Palatinate gold, and collectors working without it will find attribution of the minor varieties within this three-year run difficult.