2 Ducats - Christof Louis II and Frederick Botho 1743 front 2 Ducats - Christof Louis II and Frederick Botho 1743 back
2 Ducats - Christof Louis II and Frederick Botho 1743 photo
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2 Ducats - Christof Louis II and Frederick Botho

1743 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Christopher Louis II (Christoph Ludwig II) (1738-1761) Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1743
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177119
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted ornate arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOM·IN·EPST·MUNZ·BR·AI·LOHR·ET·CLET·
1740

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats coin from County of Stolberg-Stolberg is that it features a unique double portrait of Christof Louis II and Frederick Botho, who were co-rulers of the county at the time. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that era, and it adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance.