© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅔ Thaler Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | 13.05 g | 35 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.