⅛ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND (1759) front ⅛ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND (1759) back
⅛ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND (1759) photo
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⅛ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND

1759 year
Gold (.986) 0.43 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Christopher Louis II (Christoph Ludwig II) (1738-1761)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1759
Value
⅛ Ducat (0.4375)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.43 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#166017
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stag left in front of column.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅛ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND (1759) coin from County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Christoph Louis II, who was the Count of Stolberg-Stolberg from 1742 until his death in 1763. During his reign, the county experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was likely a reflection of this prosperity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and small denomination made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it would have been used by merchants, traders, and other individuals in the region.