© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅔ Thaler - Jost Christian and Christof Louis II
| Silver | 12.97 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jost Christian (1704-1739) Christopher Louis II (Christoph Ludwig II) (1738-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1739 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.97 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stag left in front of column
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOTT SEEGNE U. ERHALT UNSERE BERGWERCKE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1738-1739, a period when many European countries were transitioning from a feudal system to a more modern, capitalist economy. The coin's silver content and its use in everyday transactions reflect the growing importance of trade and commerce during this time. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring Jost Christian and Christof Louis II, highlights the significance of the ruling family in the County of Stolberg-Stolberg and their role in shaping the region's economy and politics.
