½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II 1568-1569 front ½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II 1568-1569 back
½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II 1568-1569 photo
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½ Thaler - Christoph II, John Albert I and Bruno II

 
Silver - 36 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Schraplau (German States)
Count
Christopher II (Christof II) (1558-1591) John Albert VI (Johann Albrecht VI) (1531-1586) Bruno II (1546-1615)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1568-1569
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#160991
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two adjacent shields of arms with new Mansfeld arms at left and old Mansfeld arms at right, two ornate helmets above, shields divide date when present

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMIT•ET•DOMI•I•MANSFELT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of thalers minted in the County of Mansfeld-Schraplau during the 16th century.