⅛ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND (1739) front ⅛ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND (1739) back
⅛ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND (1739) photo
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⅛ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND

1739 year
Gold (.986) 0.4375 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Rossla (German States)
Count
Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1739
Value
⅛ Ducat (0.4375)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.4375 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#166009
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stag in front of column.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅛ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND (1739) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Botho, Count of Stolberg-Rossla, who ruled the County of Stolberg-Rossla in the German States. This was a time of great upheaval, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving and the German States were struggling to maintain their independence and power. Despite these challenges, the County of Stolberg-Rossla was able to maintain its economic stability and continue minting coins, such as the ⅛ Ducat, which were widely used for trade and commerce.