1 Thaler - Wolf Ernest, John, Henry XXII, Louis George and Christoph II 1598-1599 front 1 Thaler - Wolf Ernest, John, Henry XXII, Louis George and Christoph II 1598-1599 back
1 Thaler - Wolf Ernest, John, Henry XXII, Louis George and Christoph II 1598-1599 photo
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1 Thaler - Wolf Ernest, John, Henry XXII, Louis George and Christoph II

 
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Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg (German States)
Count
Wolf Ernest (Wolf Ernst) (1572-1606) John (Johann) (1575-1612) Henry XXII (1575-1615) Louis George (1598-1618) Christopher II (Christoph II) (1598-1638)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1598-1599
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1470-1706)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309499
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stag left divides date, titles of counts in double marginal inscription

Script: Latin

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of five different rulers on its obverse side. The coin was issued during a time of political turmoil in the German States, and the inclusion of multiple rulers on the coin may have been a way to symbolize unity and stability in the region.