1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I 1768 front 1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I 1768 back
1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I 1768 photo
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1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I

1768 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States)
Count
Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1710-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1768
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#126529
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stag left, date below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Christian Ernest I, who was the Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1710 until his death in 1771. The coin features an image of the Count on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Stolberg-Wernigerode on the other. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.