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½ Ducat - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick
1770 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) and County of Stolberg-Rossla |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) Henry Christian Frederick (1768-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1770 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Designer: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat coin from County of Stolberg-Stolberg and County of Stolberg-Rossla is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1770, just a few years before the start of the American Revolution, and during a period of increased trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas. This coin may have been used in transactions between merchants and traders from different countries, and its gold content and intricate design would have been a symbol of wealth and status.
