⅔ Thaler (Bicentenary of the Reformation) 1717 front ⅔ Thaler (Bicentenary of the Reformation) 1717 back
⅔ Thaler (Bicentenary of the Reformation) 1717 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

⅔ Thaler Bicentenary of the Reformation

1717 year
Silver 13.05 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Jost Christian (1704-1739) Christopher Frederick (Christoph Friedrich) (1704-1738)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1717
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.05 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#166151
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

8-line inscription with year in chronogram, value 2/3 in oval at bottom divides mintmaster's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HERR GOTT / ZEBAOTH TRÖSTE / UNS LAS UNS / LEBEN SO WOLLEN / WIR DEINEN NAH: / MEN ANRVFFEN / PSALM. 80. U. 1. 9 / DEN. 31. OCTOB.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, a significant event in European religious history.