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¼ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND
1739 year| Gold (.986) | 0.8750 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Rossla (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1739 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.8750 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag in front of column.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Frederick Botho ND (1739) coin from County of Stolberg-Rossla (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 Frederick Botho, who was the Count of Stolberg-Rossla from 1731 until his death in 1768. During this time, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of gold coins like the ¼ Ducat was seen as a symbol of the region's prosperity and influence. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of high-quality gold (.986) and weighed 0.8750 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.