1 Ducat - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick Copper pattern strike
1793 year| Copper | 3.2 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) and County of Stolberg-Rossla |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) Henry Christian Frederick (1768-1803) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted manifold arms with date separated by the helmets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick (Copper pattern strike) 1793 from County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) and County of Stolberg-Rossla made of Copper weighing 3.2 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The French Revolution had just begun, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of being dissolved. This coin was minted as a pattern strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. The fact that it was made of copper, which was a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it may have been intended for use in trade or commerce, rather than as a symbol of wealth or power.