© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Thaler - Christian Ernest I
1760 year| Silver | 29.29 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christian Ernest (Christian Ernst) (1710-1771) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A round altar with smoke rising, set in landscape with buildings in background, 5-line inscription with date and mintmaster's initials in exergue, with additional inscription FEIN. SILB.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GOTT SEY GEBENEDEYT • FÜR DIESE SELTNE ZEIT
NACH FÜNFZIGIÄHRIG • REGIER • / ZU WERNIGERODE / SEIT DEM 9 NOV • / 1710 • / I • B • H •
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) features an image of Christian Ernest I, the ruling count of the county from 1710 to 1760. The coin was minted in 1760, which was also the year that Christian Ernest I died. The coin's design was meant to commemorate his life and reign, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
