1 Dreier - Wolfgang, Louis, Henry, Albert George and Christoph 1545-1555 front 1 Dreier - Wolfgang, Louis, Henry, Albert George and Christoph 1545-1555 back
1 Dreier - Wolfgang, Louis, Henry, Albert George and Christoph 1545-1555 photo
© Münzhandlung Dirk Löbbers

1 Dreier - Wolfgang, Louis, Henry, Albert George and Christoph

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg (German States)
Count
Wolfgang (1538-1552) Louis (1538-1574) Henry XXI (1538-1572) Albert George (Albrecht Georg) (1538-1587) Christopher I (Christoph I) (1538-1581)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1545-1555
Value
1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄84)
Currency
Thaler (1470-1706)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#179699
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Ornate crowned helmet.

Comment

Varieties exist. Date 1545 known sturck on thick flan, 4.475 g.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dreier coin from the County of Stolberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Wolfgang, Louis, Henry, Albert George, and Christoph, who were all members of the powerful Stolberg family that ruled the county from 1545 to 1555. This period saw the rise of the Protestant Reformation and the resulting religious conflicts that swept across Europe, as well as the political turmoil caused by the struggle for power among the various German states. Despite these challenges, the County of Stolberg managed to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the 1 Dreier coin remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.