© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅙ Thaler - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick
| Silver | 3.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) and County of Stolberg-Rossla |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) Henry Christian Frederick (1768-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1768-1790 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#176921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stag left before column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOTT SEEGNEVERHALTE VNSERE BERGWERCKE
Engraver: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Designer: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was minted in the late 18th century, a time when the traditional feudal system was being challenged by the rise of capitalism and the Enlightenment. This coin, bearing the image of Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick, serves as a tangible reminder of the complex political and social landscape of the time.
