1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I 1742-1759 front 1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I 1742-1759 back
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1 Ducat - Christian Ernest I

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States)
Count
Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1710-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1742-1759
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#167325
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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the mid-18th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the shift from feudalism to capitalism. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time, and its minting can be seen as a symbol of the growing economic power of the German States.