¼ Thaler - Henry Ernest I
1659 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry Ernest (1645-1672) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
11-fold arms, date divided above, titles continued.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of Henry Ernest I, the Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode, surrounded by a wreath of flowers. On the other side, there is a depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, standing on a rock and holding a wheel and a scepter. This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the German States during the 17th century.
