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1 Thaler - Christian August
1754 year| Silver | - | 41 mm |
| Issuer | County of Solms-Laubach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian August (1723-1784) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Engraver: Peter Paul Werner
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Solms-Laubach is that it features an image of Christian August, the Count of Solms-Laubach, on one side, and an image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis I, on the other side. This coin was minted in 1754 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Christian August's rule over the county. The coin's design was created by the artist J.G. Schütz, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
