© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Ducat - Christian Ernest
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1710-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1733 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate shield of manifold arms, crown above, chain of order around, date at top over crown, mintmaster's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOM. IN. EPST. MUNZ. BR — AIB. AIGM. LOHR. ET. CLE.
Engraver: Christian Wermuth Friederich
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode was minted during the reign of Christian Ernest, who was the Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1730 to 1733. The coin was made of gold with a purity of .986, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. This suggests that the coin was intended to be a symbol of wealth and prosperity for the county, and its high gold content would have made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and merchants.
