2 Thalers - Christof Louis I
1700 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Christopher Louis I (Christof Ludwig I) (1669-1704) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1700 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mining scene, "Jehovah" in Hebrew in cloud above, legend in Gothic letters.
Lettering: GOTT SEEGNE DIE STOLLBERGISCHEN BERGWERKE. DENN AN GOTTES SEEGEN IST ALLES GELEGEN.
Comment
Struck from Taler dies, KM# 102.Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted in 1700 during the reign of Christof Louis I, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for important transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver speaks to the wealth and influence of the County of Stolberg-Stolberg during this time period.
