1 Dreier
1582 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert George (Albrecht Georg) (1538-1587) Wolf Ernest (Wolf Ernst) (1572-1606) John (Johann) (1575-1612) Henry XXII (1575-1615) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 3 Pfennig = 1 Dreier (1⁄84) |
| Currency | Thaler (1470-1706) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#179685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 84 divides date
Interesting fact
The 1 Dreier 1582 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The County of Stolberg was a small territory located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and the coin was likely used for everyday transactions within the county. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This suggests that the County of Stolberg was prosperous enough to produce a silver coin, and that trade and commerce were thriving in the region.
