½ Thaler - Christian Ernest I
1741 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1710-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divide mintmaster's initials, date below, chain of order around.
Lettering: CHRISTIANUS. ERNESTUS. COMES. IN STOLBERG. K. R. W. ET. H.
Edge
Crowned coat of arms that divides the initialles of the master coiner, date below.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. In 1741, the year this coin was minted, the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of being dissolved, and the German states were becoming more independent. This coin is a tangible reminder of that time of transition and the emergence of new political structures in Europe.
