⅓ Thaler - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis
1763 year| Silver | 9.54 g |
| 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 |
| Weight | 9.54 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag left in front of column, date at end of legend.
Lettering: LXXX. EINE FEINE MARCK
Comment
1/3 and X over LKlippe of 1/6 Taler, KM# 263, revalued with countermarks.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of both Frederick Botho and Charles Louis, the ruling counts of Stolberg-Stolberg, on the obverse side. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins during that time period and adds to the coin's historical significance and collectible value.
