1 Thaler - Christian Ernest I
1760 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A round altar with smoke rising, set in landscape with buildings in background, 4-line inscription with date in exergue.
Lettering:
GOTT SEY GEBENEDEYT • FÜR DIESE SELTNE ZEIT •
NACH FÜNFZIGIÄHRIG • REGIER • / ZU WERNIGERODE / SEIT DEM 9 NOV • / 1710 •
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) made of Silver features an image of Christian Ernest I, the ruling count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1710 to 1760. The coin was minted in 1760 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the rule of the House of Stolberg-Wernigerode, which was a prominent noble family in the region. The coin's design includes an inscription that reads "CHRISTIAN ERNEST I, COUNT OF STOLBERG-WERNIGERODE, 1710-1760" in German, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
