Item number: A1162

Year: AD 1704-1738

Material: Gold

Size: 11.7 x 11.6 x 0.3 mm

Weight: 0.85 g

Manufactured by: The Old Mint, Stolberg

Provenance: Morton & Eden 2024

This is a 1/4 ducat gold coin issued by the County of Stolberg, minted at the old mint located in its town. The obverse features a central depiction of a stag with antlers, symbolising the town’s coat of arms, with a column bearing the letter “S” in the background, representing the town’s name. The reverse displays the monogram “JC,” an abbreviation of the names of the ruling brothers, topped with a crown as a symbol of authority.

Stolberg was first documented in the year AD 1210 and likely obtained town rights around the 13th century. Shortly thereafter, contracts emerged concerning the distribution of mining shares and their processing in the town’s smelters and mint. Due to the discovery of mineral resources, the town’s minting industry persisted for a significant period. Even after the decline of mining resources in the 16th century, minting operations continued.

Present-day Stolberg has preserved its ancient buildings dating back to before the 18th century. The cobblestone streets of the old town, along with traffic regulations limiting vehicle speed and parking, have led to its designation as a historic preservation area, recognised by the German federal government. The well-preserved old mint workshop, along with the annual redesign and issuance of commemorative coins, continues to attract numerous coin collectors and tourists.

物件編號: A1162

年代: 公元 1704-1738 年

材質: 黃金

尺寸: 11.7 x 11.6 x 0.3 mm

重量: 0.85 g

製造地: 施托爾貝格舊造幣廠

來源: 莫頓與伊登 2024

這是一枚由施托爾貝格伯國發行的1/4達克特金幣，製造地位於其市鎮的舊造幣廠。正面中央為帶有鹿角的雄鹿作為該市鎮的紋章，後方則是帶有字母S的柱子，代表城鎮名稱。反面為字母JC的花押體，為統治者兄弟二人名字的縮寫，上方則以王冠裝飾。

施托爾貝格在公元1210年被記錄於文獻上，約在公元13世紀左右獲得城鎮權利，並在不久後出現礦產份額分配及其在冶煉廠和造幣廠加工的合約。由於礦產的發現，該城鎮的造幣產業維持很長一段時間，就算至公元16世紀後礦業資源減少後仍維持運作。

現今的施托爾貝格完整的保存公元18世紀前的古老建物，舊城鎮區的鵝卵石道路及相關汽車進入時的限速及停車規定，使其歷史保護區受到德國聯邦政府的認可。舊造幣廠工坊的完整保存，以及每年仍重新設計、發行的紀念幣，吸引大量的錢幣收藏者前往觀光。