1 Ducat - Christian Frederick (Silver pattern strike) 1795 front 1 Ducat - Christian Frederick (Silver pattern strike) 1795 back
no image

1 Ducat - Christian Frederick Silver pattern strike

1795 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States)
Count
Christian Frederick (Christian Friedrich) (1778-1824)
Type
Pattern
Year
1795
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168078
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Ducat was minted in 1795 as a trial strike, and only a few examples were produced, making it an extremely rare and valuable coin. In fact, it's considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with only three examples known to exist. The coin features a portrait of Christian Frederick, Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode, on one side, and an eagle on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.