1⅓ Thaler - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick 1796 front 1⅓ Thaler - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick 1796 back
1⅓ Thaler - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick 1796 photo
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1⅓ Thaler - Charles Louis and Henry Christian Frederick

1796 year
Silver 26.29 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) and County of Stolberg-Rossla
Count
Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803) Henry Christian Frederick (1768-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1796
Value
1⅓ Thaler (4⁄3)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.29 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177109
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Stag left in front of column with S. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOTT SEEGNE U • ERHALTE UNSERE BERGWERCKE
S

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Germany. The County of Stolberg-Stolberg and the County of Stolberg-Rossla were both part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was dissolved in 1806, just a few years after this coin was minted. This coin may have been used as a form of currency during this time of transition, and its silver content would have made it a valuable commodity.