© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND
| Gold | 0.86 g |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christopher Louis II (Christoph Ludwig II) (1738-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1761 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stag left in front of column.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Christoph Louis II ND (1738-1761) 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 1738 until his death in 1761. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and the German states were in the process of reorganizing their currencies and monetary systems. The ¼ Ducat coin, made of gold and weighing 0.86 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been a valuable and coveted item for merchants and traders.
