1 Ducat - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768) Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1766 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms, date in outer legend.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted between 1764 and 1766, features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "F" and "C" on either side of the coat of arms. This shield represents the joint rule of Frederick Botho and Charles Louis, who were co-rulers of the county during that time. This design element is not found on other coins from the same period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
