© Münzen Ritter
© Münzen Ritter
⅙ Thaler - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis
1766 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 | 1766 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#176927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag left before column.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Designer: Ernst Friedrich Rupstein
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ 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 the obverse side. This distinctive design was a deliberate choice made by the mint master, Johann Christian Weyrich, to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two rulers. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a multi-ruler coinage system, showcasing the complex political landscape of the German States during the 18th century.
