¼ Ducat - Jost Christian and Christoph Louis II Silver pattern strike ND
1738 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christopher Louis II (Christoph Ludwig II) (1738-1761) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Deer left in front of column.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Ducat - Jost Christian and Christoph Louis II (Silver pattern strike) ND (1738) from County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of coats of arms on its reverse side. The coin bears the coat of arms of the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, which is a combination of the coats of arms of the two ruling families, the Stolberg-Stolberg and the Stolberg-Rossla. This coin is a rare example of a pattern strike, which was minted as a trial or sample coin and not intended for circulation.
