© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Christopher Frederick and Jost Christian Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Silver | - | 45 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jost Christian (1704-1739) Christopher Frederick (Christoph Friedrich) (1704-1738) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man raising bucket from mineshaft, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: WIR FEYREN IEZT EIN IUBELIAHR • DAS BERGWERCK GIBT DIE MUNTZE DAR *, IUBI/LEUM on bucket
Comment
Joint issue of Stolberg-Stolberg and Stolberg-Rossla counties. Stolberg mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, which was a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin features images of Christopher Frederick and Jost Christian, who were prominent figures in the Reformation movement.
