½ Ducat - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis
1766 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768) Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| 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#168303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag left before column with S in base, without inner circle.
Engraver: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Designer: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1766, just a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, and during a period of increased trade and commerce between European nations. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the Stolberg-Stolberg region at the time.
