¼ Thaler - Wolfgang George 1623-1626 front ¼ Thaler - Wolfgang George 1623-1626 back
¼ Thaler - Wolfgang George 1623-1626 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

¼ Thaler - Wolfgang George

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Wolfgang George (1612-1631)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1626
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177034
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stag left in circle, small orb above, titles continued.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The ¼ Thaler coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the fact that this coin was minted in a smaller denomination of ¼ Thaler suggests that it was intended for everyday use by common people, rather than being a collector's item. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the coin's intended longevity and the value placed on it by the people who used it.