⅓ 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 | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag left before column with S in base in inner circle; date in exergue.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Thaler coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg is that it features a unique double portrait of its rulers, Frederick Botho and Charles Louis, on opposite sides of the coin. This distinctive design was a deliberate choice made by the mint master, Johann Christian Hennig, and it symbolizes the unity and cooperation between the two rulers. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a double-portrait coin from the German States, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians alike.
