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⅙ Thaler - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis with "C"
| Silver | 5.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768) Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1764 |
| Value | ⅙ Saxon thaler = 1⁄80 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Stag left in front of column, value 1/6 in cartouche below, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LXXX· EINE FEINE MARCK·1763
1/6
Translation: A FINE MARCK
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Joint issue by Stolberg-Stolberg and Stolberg-Rossla counties.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Frederick Botho and Charles Louis, with "C" initials on either side of the coin, signifying their joint rule over the County of Stolberg-Stolberg in the German States during the years 1763-1764.
