2 Ducats - Christof Frederick and Jost Christian 1725 front 2 Ducats - Christof Frederick and Jost Christian 1725 back
2 Ducats - Christof Frederick and Jost Christian 1725 photo
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2 Ducats - Christof Frederick and Jost Christian

1725 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Jost Christian (1704-1739) Christopher Frederick (Christoph Friedrich) (1704-1738)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1725
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177118
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms helmeted arms, date separated by helmets.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Christof Frederick and Jost Christian 1725 from County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1725, which was just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a significant impact on the economies of many European countries, including Germany. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Christof Frederick and Jost Christian, who were both prominent figures in the County of Stolberg-Stolberg. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the coinage of that time period and region.