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½ Thaler - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis
1763 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768) Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stag left before column with S in base, in inner circle; date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted in 1763, features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The left side of the coin bears the portrait of Frederick Botho, the Count of Stolberg-Stolberg, while the right side features the portrait of Charles Louis, the Count of Stolberg-Gedern. This dual portrait design was a deliberate choice made by the mint to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two counties. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a coin that highlights the political and historical significance of the German States during that time period.
