1 Ducat - Henry Ernest II (Silver pattern strike) 1778 front 1 Ducat - Henry Ernest II (Silver pattern strike) 1778 back
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1 Ducat - Henry Ernest II Silver pattern strike

1778 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States)
Count
Henry Ernest II (1771-1778)
Type
Pattern
Year
1778
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168076
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Henry Ernest II (Silver pattern strike) 1778 from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Henry Ernest II, while the reverse features a crowned eagle with the Stolberg-Wernigerode coat of arms. This design was created specifically for this coin and was not used on any other coins issued by the County of Stolberg-Wernigerode.