1⁄48 Thaler - Christof Louis II 1759 front 1⁄48 Thaler - Christof Louis II 1759 back
1⁄48 Thaler - Christof Louis II 1759 photo
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1⁄48 Thaler - Christof Louis II

1759 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Christopher Louis II (Christoph Ludwig II) (1738-1761)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1759
Value
1⁄48 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#352971
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3-line inscription between two crossed palm branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
48
EINEN
THALER

Interesting fact

The 1759 Christof Louis II 1/48 Thaler coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Christof Louis II, who was the ruler of the County of Stolberg-Stolberg at the time. The coin's design and mintage can provide insight into the economic, political, and social conditions of the time period.