12 Ducat - Christian Ernest I 50th Year of Reign
1760 year| Gold (.986) | 41.7 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1710-1771) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | 12 Ducats (42) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 41.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A round altar with smoke rising, set in landscape with buildings in background, 5-line inscription with date and mintmaster's initials in exergue.
Lettering: NACH FÜNFZIGIÄHRIG • REGIER • / ZU WERNIGERODE / SEIT DEM 9 NOV • / 1710 • / I • B • H •
Comment
Struck from Thaler dies, KM# 77.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th year of reign of Christian Ernest I, Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode, who ruled the county from 1710 until his death in 1771. The coin's design features an image of the count on one side and the coat of arms of the county on the other. The use of gold for the coin's material and its relatively large weight of 41.7 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.