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⅛ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND
1739 yearGold (.986) | 0.4375 g | - |
Issuer | County of Stolberg-Rossla (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#166009 |
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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.