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1 Thaler - Wolfgang George
| Silver | 29 g | 45.8 mm |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Wolfgang George (1612-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1626 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 45.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Flowers and grass under stag left
Script: Latin
Lettering: .WERNI:ET.HON:DO:IN.EP:MIN:B:LOR:ET.CLET:
Edge
Plain
Comment
Legend varieties exist 1624:1) .WOLF.GEORG.COM:IN.STOLB:KON:
.WERNI:ET.HON:DO:IN.EP:MIN:B:LOR:ET.CLET:
2) .WOLF.GEORG·CO·IN·STOLB·K:
.WERN·ET·HON·DOIN·EP·MIN·B·LOR·ET·C
3) .WOLF.GEORG·CO·IN·STOLB·K:
.WERN·ET·HON·DO·IN·EP·MIN·B·LOR·E·C.
4) .WOLF.GEORG·COM·IN·STOLB·KO:
.WERNI·ET·HON·DOM·IN·EP·MIN·B·LOR·ET·CL.
5) .WOLF.GEORG·COM·IN·STOLB·NON:
WERNI·ET·HON·DO·IN·EP·MIN·B·LOR·ET·CLE.
6) .WOLF.GEORG·CO·IN·STOLB·KO:
WERN·ET·HON·DO·IN·EP·MIN·B·LOR·E·C.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted between 1624 and 1626, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the initials "WG" (for Wolfgang George) on either side, signifying the joint rule of the County by Wolfgang George and his brother, Ludwig Christian.
