24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis 1766 front 24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis 1766 back
24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis 1766 photo
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24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Botho and Charles Louis

1766 year
Silver 12.75 g 37.55 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States)
Count
Frederick Botho (Friedrich Botho) (1739-1768) Charles Louis (Karl Ludwig) (1761-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1766
Value
24 Mariengroschen = ⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.75 g
Diameter
37.55 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#353993
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Stag facing left in front of a column

Script: Latin

Translation: GOD BLESS · PRESERVE OUR MINES

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 24 Mariengroschen coin was minted during a time of great change in the German States. It was issued in 1766, just a few years before the start of the German Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural growth that would have a profound impact on the region. The coin's design, featuring Frederick Botho and Charles Louis, reflects the political and social changes that were taking place at the time.